Sanitation Operator

Agropur; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

3 weeks PTO on day 1

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Two pay raises in first year

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Sanitation Operator to maintain cleanliness in the cheese production facility. This role starts up and shuts down molding equipment, following SSOPs, Master Sanitation Schedule, and housekeeping lists to ensure sanitation and compliance.

You will document activities and support production during changeovers and cleanups. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and no experience is required as in-house training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in sanitation duties.
• Capable of following written and verbal instructions and documenting tasks.
• Proficient with basic math and fractions in daily checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation of the production facility per SSOPs and schedules.
• Operate and maintain sanitation-related equipment and tooling.
• Adhere to safety, GMP, and company policies during shifts.
• Document cleaning activities and report issues to supervision.
• Assist production during changeovers and cleanup tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Math basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

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:

• Rate of Pay: $26.02/hour
• DAYS: 6am-6pm, 2-2-3 Schedule
• Double time on Sundays

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
• 2 pay increases within first year

What you'll be responsible for each day:

• The Sanitation Operator position performs all tasks required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the production facility. This position will start up and shut down the plants molding machines in preparation for sanitation and production. This position utilizes Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's), the Master Sanitation Schedule and Housekeeping lists to clean and sanitize identified areas.
• Adhere to all Agropur policies, work rules, safety rules, housekeeping and GMP's.
• Ensure proper chemicals and protective equipment are used per standards at all times.
• Clean all equipment per Agropur and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the Cooker, Brine system, tubs and plant floors are cleaned daily following the proper SOP's.
• Properly chart/document all cleaning activities as applicable.
• Ensure all tools and cleaning equipment are put in proper place after each shift.
• Assist the production operator during product change over, and with clean-up of molders or Sting, parts and forms.
• Brine System Ensure the brine system is running and balanced properly. Adding salt and water as needed.
• Transferring brine from flume to brine tanks.
• Start up, shut down and CIP of the Brine UF system.
• Selecting and running correct flumes based upon production schedule and equipment needing to run for production.
• Weigh and prepare rework.
• Properly dispose of animal feed and garbage.
• Understand and comply with all Quality policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Report any safety, sanitation and/or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
• Molders Ensure equipment/machinery is operating properly to maintain the quality of cheese to established standards and customer specifications; making adjustments and communicating with Laboratory and Packaging departments as needed.
• Assemble hydra molder during start-up and product changes.
• Shut down/disassemble machine at shift's end.
• Properly set up form on molders, identifying all forms used according to customer specifications.
• String Ensure equipment/machinery is operating properly to maintain the quality of cheese to established standards and customer specifications; making adjustments and communicating with Laboratory and Packaging departments as needed.
• Assemble string extruders during start-up and product changes.
• Shut down/disassemble machine at shift's end.
• Properly set up machines, identifying all parts used according to customer specifications.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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:

Education Required:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

No experience necessary: in-house training provided.

Previous safety and sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Chemical training preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required :

Forklift or Powered Pallet Jack (in-house training provided) required.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• 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.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Basic math plus fractions,