Machine Operator

Agropur; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dairy company as a Machine Operator in Hull, Iowa, where you'll ensure the safety and quality of liquid dairy products. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. Become part of a diverse team committed to excellence in dairy production.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with up to a 7% company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Antibiotic Testing License to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Milk Sampling License to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes, materials, and surroundings for safety and quality.
• Sample milk tankers for food safety; run required tests.
• Conduct Clean In Place (CIP) duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends!

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting wage of $22.42 to $25.09
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
• 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule Days

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Machine Operator in Hull, Iowa .

The Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring processes, materials and surroundings to ensure safety and quality of incoming liquid dairy product in accordance with applicable compliance and security protocols.

• Ensure tankers are sealed and paperwork matches during receiving.
• Sample milk tankers for food safety; running required temperature, antibiotics and sensory tests prior to offloading product.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Effectively perform all daily operations associated with shipping and receiving liquid dairy products.
• Conduct Clean In Place (CIP) duties as needed.
• Quickly recognize when factors are outside acceptable parameters.
• Safely and efficiently load and offload liquid dairy products.
• Understand and comply with all Food Safety/Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Adhere to the Master Sanitation Schedule for assigned area including testing and logging all information necessary.
• Responsible for washing milk silos correctly with splash guard in door.
• Responsible for hooking up milk silos for filling and making sure all lines are capped when not in use.
• Responsible for ensuring all trucks are agitated, if required.
• Maintain area free of garbage (truck seals).
• Proper storage of caps, clamps and gaskets, and disposal of truck seals in tubs not on the floor.
• Proper cleaning of hoses and storage of hoses with caps on them.
• Loading and unloading of all trucks to properly use dust covers.
• Understand and operate SAP system and Milk Intake Dashboard.

What you need to join our team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.

• Antibiotic Testing License: to be obtained within 30 days of hire; in-house training provided.
• Milk Sampling License: to be obtained within 30 days of hire; in-house training provided.

Where you'll be working:

Hull, Iowa

• Our Hull, Iowa, plant is home to approximately 180 employees. We produce mozzarella, parmesan, romano, cheddar, gouda, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.
• Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World.

We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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