Seasonal Cheese Packager

agropur; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Agropur in Hull, IA is seeking a Cheese Packager I for a seasonal, fixed-term role. You will package cheese products safely, follow GMP, and rotate duties within the packaging department.

No prior packaging experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. You’ll join a hands-on team that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and quality, with a starting wage of $21.82 per hour and a rotating night schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Willingness to learn packaging processes and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Package cheese products safely and efficiently.
• Ensure correct packaging, labeling, dates, and lot information.
• Complete required paperwork and pass to supervisor.
• Perform quality checks, metal detector tests, and scale checks.
• Maintain sanitation of packaging area and conveyors.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive upkeep of equipment.
• Assist in cooler organization and upkeep.
• Safely operate forklifts as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Type:
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Working at Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

An environment aligned with a clear mission:

• Starting wage of $21.82
• 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule Nights

How your role contributes to that mission:

We are looking for a Cheese Packager in Hull, Iowa.

The Cheese Packager I - Hull is responsible for packaging cheese products in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices. Cheese Packagers rotate duties within the department.

• Maintain a general knowledge of the cheese production process and procedures.
• Ensure that all products are packaged in the proper bag, proper box, and proper label with the proper manufacturing date, vat number and any other necessary information.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and passed on to the cheese supervisor properly and timely.
• Facilitate quality assurance tests such as scale checks and metal detector checks.
• Work with the packaging team to ensure proper sanitation of all packaging room equipment and conveyors.
• Work with the maintenance team to facilitate necessary preventative maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Assist in coordinating cooler organization and maintaining the cooler in good condition.
• Safely operat[e] forklift.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.

A role with purpose and lasting impact.

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.