Cheese Plant Operator – Night Shift Growth & Benefits

Agropur; Town of Luxemburg (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate $27.56/hr

Night shift differential $1.50/hr

Two raises in first year up to $1.00

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Dis/6

401(k) with up to 7% match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Shift 2/2/3 nights

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a hands-on production operator in Wisconsin. You will manage brine room controls, monitor PLCs, and ensure proper CIP and cleaning of cheese production equipment.

This role requires attention to detail, strong procedural adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced dairy environment. The position offers a starting rate of $27.56/hour with a $1.50/hour night shift differential, two raises within the first year, comprehensive benefits, 3 weeks PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand controls in the brine room, PLC, and operation of equipment.
• Understand CIP of the Brine UF system.
• Fill brine cages with cheese and log each vat.
• Ensure pipes/fittings are hooked up and equipment is ready for production.
• Record cheese recipe and pH per guidelines.
• Monitor cooker, salter, and RMC controls and operation.
• Perform CIP and daily scrubbing of equipment.
• Rinse and wash floors; empty scrap pails; wash parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Procedural compliance

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur is seeking a hands-on production operator in Wisconsin. You will manage brine room controls, monitor PLCs, and ensure proper CIP and cleaning of cheese production equipment.

This role requires attention to detail, strong procedural adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced dairy environment. The position offers a starting rate of $27.56/hour with a $1.50/hour night shift differential, two raises within the first year, comprehensive benefits, 3 weeks PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement,