Receiving Operator

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off from day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program

Shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur is hiring a Milk Intake Operator I at our Minnesota facility. The role focuses on coordinating incoming product, performing quality testing, and ensuring processes are properly documented.

It requires attention to detail and familiarity with QA policies, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. The position offers a starting hourly rate with shift differential, plus overtime and benefits, and supports training to achieve certification in antibiotic programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification in Plant Antibiotic program and Sampler required within 60 days of full‑time employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete general cleaning of area, wash down bays, walls and complete general cleaning as needed.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Clean lines.
• Wash inside of trucks.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Weigh in and weigh out trucks.
• Assign trucks to appropriate intake and loading bays.
• Track loads.
• Stock supplies.
• Move valves, pipes, and hoses.
• Run computerized cleaning system.
• Set up and execute automated cleaning system.
• Connect proper piping and hoses to unload product from milk trucks.
• Connect proper piping and hoses to fill trucks with outgoing product for other facilities and customers.
• Operate truck scales from a computer to weigh total product being received and distributed.
• Track essential information of truck loads including product type, weight, and more.
• Conduct antibiotic tests to ensure quality of milk.
• Process purchasing and sales documents (bills of lading).
• Handle all equipment and product efficiently and safely.
• Cover Call Ins and Sick Days so department is properly staffed.
• Sample Liquid product and report components as needed to Management
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and notify Maintenance and Management of issues needing repair or replacement above the operators’ level of repair.
• Attend all Plant Safety and Quality Review meetings.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as Industry Analyst in Plant Antibiotic program and Sampler

Job description

Job Type

RegularThe Milk Intake Operator I serves as the initial point of contact for product arriving at the production facility and is responsible for coordinating incoming product, performing quality testing, and ensuring that processes are properly executed with appropriate documentation. This position has mastery over all functions of the intake bay areas.

RegularThe Milk Intake Operator I serves as the initial point of contact for product arriving at the production facility and is responsible for coordinating incoming product, performing quality testing, and ensuring that processes are properly executed with appropriate documentation. This position has mastery over all functions of the intake bay areas.

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. We believe that teamwork-collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results.

An Environment Where Collaboration Is Encouraged And Valued

• Starting rate $21.94/HR
• Shift Differential $1.50
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• 2,2,3 | 5 PM - 5 AM
• Double time pay on Sunday
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• PTO starting Day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete general cleaning of area, wash down bays, walls and complete general cleaning as needed.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Clean lines.
• Wash inside of trucks.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Weigh in and weigh out trucks.
• Assign trucks to appropriate intake and loading bays.
• Track loads.
• Stock supplies.
• Move valves, pipes, and hoses.
• Run computerized cleaning system.
• Set up and execute automated cleaning system.
• Connect proper piping and hoses to unload product from milk trucks.
• Connect proper piping and hoses to fill trucks with outgoing product for other facilities and customers.
• Operate truck scales from a computer to weigh total product being received and distributed.
• Track essential information of truck loads including product type, weight, and more.
• Conduct antibiotic tests to ensure quality of milk.
• Process purchasing and sales documents (bills of lading).
• Handle all equipment and product efficiently and safely.
• Cover Call Ins and Sick Days so department is properly staffed.
• Sample Liquid product and report components as needed to Management
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and notify Maintenance and Management of issues needing repair or replacement above the operators’ level of repair.
• Attend all Plant Safety and Quality Review meetings.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Protocol
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of Food Service, Food Plant or Sanitation experience preferred.
• Certification as Industry Analyst in Plant Antibiotic program and Sampler within 60 days after full-time employment required. In-house training provided.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most solutions are correct and accurate when judged over time
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Result driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand, and explain technical data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

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.