Dairy Starter Room Operator — Impactful Production & Growth

Agropur, inc.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with up to 7% match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Advance opportunities

Job summary

Agropur, inc. in Jerome, ID seeks a Starter Room Operator to safely operate starter, pasteurization, and related equipment. You will monitor the full process, ensure quality starter production, and adhere to QA policies.

In-house training provided; high school diploma preferred; no prior experience required. We offer a starting wage of $28.02, subsequent pay raises up to $1.00 within the first year, a $1.50 shift differential, Sundays double time, 3 weeks PTO, holidays and floating holidays, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Operate starter, vat pasteurization, and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Sanitize and maintain equipment and recording charts.
• Monitor process for quality starter and adherence to internal specs.
• Follow Quality Assurance policies and report any potential issues.
• Record data on make sheets and charts accurately.
• Perform starter activity tests as needed.
• Monitor phage results and rotate cultures as needed.
• Monitor freezer temperatures and ensure proper function.

Skills

No experience required

In-house training

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur, inc. in Jerome, ID seeks a Starter Room Operator to safely operate starter, pasteurization, and related equipment. You will monitor the full process, ensure quality starter production, and adhere to QA policies.

In-house training provided; high school diploma preferred; no prior experience required. We offer a starting wage of $28.02, subsequent pay raises up to $1.00 within the first year, a $1.50 shift differential, Sundays double time, 3 weeks PTO, holidays and floating holidays, and