Resource Operator (Nights)

Agropur Cooperative; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

PTO from day 1

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in the United States is seeking a Resource Operator II to perform operator tasks across plant areas, provide shift coverage, and help maintain a safe, high‑quality dairy production environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training others, operating cheese and whey equipment, performing CIP, taking samples, and documenting operations. The company highlights opportunities for advancement, a healthy work/life balance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in food plant manufacturing.
• Good mechanical aptitude and strong teamwork.

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 systems proficiently.
• Take area samples for micro and analytical results.
• Complete pre-operational log before production run.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations.

Skills

Strong leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP systems

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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