Dairy Resource Operator II — Shift Leader & Benefits

Agropur Inc.; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) up to 7% company contributions

PTO starting Day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays (2)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program and shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur Inc. is seeking a Resource Operator II for our Minnesota plant. This role covers all operator tasks across the facility and provides shift coverage during breaks and vacations.

The starting rate is $30.19 per hour with two pay increases within a year. You will operate cheese and whey equipment, CIP systems, collect samples, and ensure sanitation and quality. A High School diploma and two years in food manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
• Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean In Place) systems proficiently.
• Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
• Complete pre-operational log before 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.
• Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Inc. is seeking a Resource Operator II for our Minnesota plant. This role covers all operator tasks across the facility and provides shift coverage during breaks and vacations.

The starting rate is $30.19 per hour with two pay increases within a year. You will operate cheese and whey equipment, CIP systems, collect samples, and ensure sanitation and quality. A High School diploma and two years in food manufacturing are preferred.