Milk Intake Operator

agropur; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

3 Weeks PTO on Day 1

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Agropur in Little Chute, WI, is hiring for an Intake Operator I. The role handles receiving milk, ensuring quality via tests and sanitation, under a Trainer. It includes antibiotic testing, tank and silo washing, truck unloading, and line sanitation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, detail orientation, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Competitive benefits and a 2-2-3 shift schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and cleanliness in work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform routine tasks.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Familiarity with GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run antibiotic tests.
• Wash tanks and silos.
• Wash and unload milk trucks.
• Wash product lines.
• Process milk slips.
• Perform RO readings.
• Complete tasks on Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Load whey/cream trucks.
• Mix powder for production.
• CIP lines.
• Assist training of new employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Technical knowledge

Basic math

Computer skills

Read SOPs/GLP

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

Starting Rate: $24.73 hourly

Schedule: 2-2-3 DAYS, 5am - 5pm

Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

Sunday Double Time

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 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

What you'll be responsible for each day: The Intake Operator I position, under the direction of a Trainer learns to receive milk from milk haulers and truckers, ensuring quality of milk through samples, testing and proper sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run antibiotic tests.
• Wash tanks and silos.
• Wash and unload milk trucks.
• Wash product lines.
• Process milk slips.
• Perform RO readings.
• Complete tasks on Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Load whey/cream trucks.
• Mix powder for production
• Wash tanks and silos.
• Wash RO/POL.
• Wash Whey Separator.
• Mix NFDM.
• Mix WPC.
• CIP lines.
• Complete tasks on Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Assist in training new employees as directed by Supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings as directed.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The individual who will own this role:

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Where you'll be working: Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon's Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon's is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.

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. Agropurus.com

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.