Whey Utility Operator

Agropur Cooperative; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 29,458 - 41,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays & 2 floating holidays

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Hull, IA is hiring a Whey Utility Operator. 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, 2-2-3 rotation, no prior experience required with on-the-job training. Starting wage $25.92, plus 1st year increases, shift differentials, and Sundays/holidays double time.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and advancement opportunities. Role requires operating all whey dept. equipment, covering absences, training others, and leveraging SAP/MES/RF gun.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all whey department equipment and assist with shortages to meet production needs.
• Cover operator absences and vacations; train new staff on equipment operations and safety.
• Assist with equipment questions/repairs; coach on new equipment and techniques.
• Assist in GMP, safety, and equipment training; monitor gauges and production standards.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule completion for whey areas; support major department projects.
• Operate SAP, MES system and RF gun; train others on these systems.

Skills

Equipment operation

Coaching

SAP

MES system

RF gun

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES system

RF gun

Job description

## Whey Utility OperatorPostulerlocations: USA Iowa Hulltime type: Temps pleinposted on: Publié hierjob requisition id: JR32851## Type d'emploi:PermanentWorking 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 $25.92*** Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00* $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays* **Schedule 6:00PM to 6:00AM*** **2-2-3 Rotational Schedule*** **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 a 7% company match*** 3 Weeks PTO* Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays + Advancement Opportunities + Healthy work/life balance**How your role contributes to that mission:**We are looking for **a Whey Utility Operator** in **Hull, Iowa**. The Whey Utility Operator I develops and maintains a working knowledge of all whey plant positions to assist with personnel shortages thereby meeting manufacturing requirements in accordance with organization and customer needs.* Know how to operate every piece of equipment in use in the whey department.* Assist in covering operator absences/vacations.* Coach new employees on equipment operations, work and safety procedures. + Assist operators with any equipment questions or repairs. + Coach operators on new equipment and new techniques. + Assist in all special GMP, Safety, or equipment training. + Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the operators conform to production and processing standards. + Ensure completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule for all whey department areas within the facility.* Help cover major department projects, sock changes and dryer CIP’s.* Understand and operate SAP, MES system, and RF gun.* Be able to train others in SAP, MES system, and RF gun.**The profile that shares this sense of contribution:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.* No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.* Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.* Forklift Certification required; on-the-job training/certification provided.A role with purpose and lasting impact.*Agropur accueille des personnes de toutes origines et de tous horizons. Nous sommes fier.ère.s d'être un employeur avec une communauté diverse et nous nous engageons à offrir une expérience respectueuse et inclusive à tous les employé.e.s et candidat.e.s. Nous collaborerons donc avec les candidat.e.s qui demanderont des mesures d’adaptation. Prendre note qu’une connaissance adéquate du français est requise pour les postes offerts au Québec. Agropur a recours à des technologies d’intelligence artificielle afin d’appuyer nos recruteurs dans la présélection, l’évaluation et la sélection des candidats à ce poste.**Dans ce texte, l’emploi du masculin pour désigner des personnes n’a d’autres fins que celle d’alléger le texte. Conformément aux directives de l’OQLF, la connaissance de l’anglais est exigée pour ce poste afin de communiquer avec des collègues et des partenaires situés à l’extérieur du Québec.*