Cheddar Operator DAYS

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Rate of Pay: $24.73/hour

• Schedule: 2-2-3 DAYS, 3:30am - 4pm

• 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 Cheddar Operator I is primarily responsible for safely and efficiently packaging and sealing our cheddar cheese into 640-pound boxes.

• Set up area for daily production.

• Make boxes, fill, and then drain according to specifications.

• Prepare boxes and place into vacuum chamber.

• Operate vacuum chambers and record information according to specifications.

• Pull boxes from vacuum chambers and hang on the rail for the specified time, then move to the seal line for final sealing.

• Prepare box cards for sealed boxes per make (recipe), and place box of cheese into the pre-cooler.

• Assist other Cheddar team members as needed.

• Clean-up the 640 room after daily production and prepare supplies for the following day.

• Keep your area clean and organized at all times.

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Uphold and adhere to the standards of the Safety Protocols, including: stopping any observed unsafe acts and obeying facility safety rules and procedures; correcting or reporting any observed safety hazards; supporting 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• No direct experience necessary; in-house training is provided.

• Prior manufacturing experience helpful, but not necessary.

• Lift Truck License required: in-house training will be provided.

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

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

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

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

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• 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.

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

Where you'll be working:

105 E 3rd Ave, Weyauwega, WI 54983

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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.