Youth Apprenticeship Packager

Agropur; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Cheese Packager I for seasonal (fixed term) work in Wisconsin. You will package cheese products safely and efficiently, ensure proper bags, boxes, labels, dates, and vat numbers, and rotate duties within the department.

You will participate in QA tests, maintain sanitation of packaging areas, and assist in preventative maintenance with other teams. No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to learn dairy manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Dairy/manufacturing experience: none required; in-house training provided.
• Familiarity with GLP/SOP/SDS/GMP/HACCP concepts is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of cheese production processes and procedures.
• Ensure proper packaging: bag, box, label, date, vat number, and necessary info.
• Complete paperwork and pass to Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Support QA tests such as scale checks and metal detector checks.
• Assist in sanitation of packaging room equipment and conveyors.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Assist in cooler organization and maintenance.
• Adhere to GMP and safety protocols.
• Stop unsafe acts and report hazards.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading procedures

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)The Cheese Packager I is responsible for packaging cheese products in a safe and efficient manner; ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices. Cheese Packagers rotate duties within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 Production 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• 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.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.

• Experience in a dairy or manufacturing environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.

• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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.