Food Production Operator II

Agropur Cooperative; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Holidays and floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Resource Operator II to perform operator tasks across applicable plant areas, including HTST and packaging, with shift coverage for breaks and vacations. This role supports sanitation, sampling, and equipment operation in a fast-paced dairy processing environment.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $31.06 with a $1.50 night shift differential, plus opportunities for two pay increases within the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Skills: 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, Master Sanitation, and titrations to ensure high sanitation standards.
• Report equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate variances.
• Take area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
• Operate cheese/whey equipment and CIP systems proficiently (II).
• Complete pre-operational logs before production runs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Work with minimal supervision

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Resource Operator II to perform operator tasks across applicable plant areas, including HTST and packaging, with shift coverage for breaks and vacations. This role supports sanitation, sampling, and equipment operation in a fast-paced dairy processing environment.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $31.06 with a $1.50 night shift differential, plus opportunities for two pay increases within the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package including