Dairy Plant Resource Operator II – Growth & Impact

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for night shift

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Resource Operator II to carry out operator tasks across applicable plant areas and provide shift coverage. Responsibilities include safe operation, training others, and maintaining sanitation standards while monitoring CIP and equipment performance.

The role offers opportunities for advancement, benefits, and a structured shift pattern (days and nights). A background in food manufacturing and strong mechanical aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
• Perform CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.
• Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
• Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows.
• Complete pre-operational log before production run.
• Operate cheese/whey equipment and CIP systems proficiently.
• Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
• Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment.
• Accurately take and log frequent readings.
• Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced.
• Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Resource Operator II to carry out operator tasks across applicable plant areas and provide shift coverage. Responsibilities include safe operation, training others, and maintaining sanitation standards while monitoring CIP and equipment performance.

The role offers opportunities for advancement, benefits, and a structured shift pattern (days and nights). A background in food manufacturing and strong mechanical aptitude are preferred.