Resource Operator (Nights)

Agropur Cooperative; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from Day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Le Sueur, MN is seeking a Resource Operator II to execute operator tasks across plant areas and provide shift coverage during breaks and vacations. The role emphasizes teamwork and a safe, efficient work ethic.

You will contribute to sanitation, documentation and sample collection, with opportunities to train others and advance within a collaborative environment. A strong mechanical aptitude and prior food-manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and strong leadership skills.
• Experience training other workers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
• Perform CIP, sanitation and titration tasks to maintain high sanitation standards.
• Report equipment or production issues to supervisor and communicate variances.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership skills

Training others

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Resource Operator II is carries out all operator tasks in all applicable areas of the plant and provides shift coverage during employee breaks and vacations.

An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting rate $30.19/HR
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• Shift Differential $1.50
• Schedule 2-2-3 | 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM (Whey) or 5 PM - 5 AM (Cheese)
• Double time pay on Sunday
• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

How you will contribute to collective success

• Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
• Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.
• Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
• Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows.
• Complete pre-operational log before production run.
• Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean in Place) systems proficiently.
• Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run.
• Recognize and correct factors outside of acceptable operating parameters.
• Understand interaction between computer and machinery and adjust systems as needed.
• Clean and set up functions of areas and processes.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events.
• Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment.
• Accurately take and log frequent readings.
• Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced.
• Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed.
• Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.
• 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 type of team player who fits in

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred. Manufacturing experience. Good mechanical aptitude required. Strong leader skills. A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

Company Culture & Inclusion

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 is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).

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