Resource Operator (Nights)

Agropur Inc.; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) up to 7% company contributions

PTO starting Day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays (2)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program and shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur Inc. is seeking a Resource Operator II for our Minnesota plant. This role covers all operator tasks across the facility and provides shift coverage during breaks and vacations.

The starting rate is $30.19 per hour with two pay increases within a year. You will operate cheese and whey equipment, CIP systems, collect samples, and ensure sanitation and quality. A High School diploma and two years in food manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
• Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean In Place) systems proficiently.
• Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
• Complete pre-operational log before production run.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: RegularThe 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:

• Starting rate $30.19
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• Schedule 2-2-3
• Whey Side: 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM
• Cheese Side: 5 PM - 5 AM
• Double time pay on Sunday
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term DisabilityInsurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• PTO Starting Day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Your key responsibilities:

• 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

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.