Cheese Plant Sanitation Specialist

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Agropur in Lake Norden, SD is hiring a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of the cheese production area and related facilities. You’ll operate belt lines and finishing vats, perform Clean In Place, and support safety and quality programs.

No experience is required; in-house training provided. High school diploma preferred. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Experience in food plant/sanitation preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.
• Chemical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Elevated Finishing Vats operations as needed.
• Perform Clean In Place for both belts in a timely manner.
• Trouble shoot and maintain machinery.
• Maintain and inspect work area.
• Report safety, sanitation, and equipment issues to Supervisor.
• Operate cheese shred machine safely.
• Enter variables on belts for each recipe during production.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Clean and sanitize department walls, floors, and equipment.
• Safely operate forklift.
• Assist with audits and spill cleanup.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Independence / self-motivation

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Agropur in Lake Norden, SD is hiring a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of the cheese production area and related facilities. You’ll operate belt lines and finishing vats, perform Clean In Place, and support safety and quality programs.

No experience is required; in-house training provided. High school diploma preferred. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.