Cheddar Operator

Job Type:

RegularThe Cheddar Operator II is responsible for safely and efficiently packaging and sealing cheddar cheese into 640-pound boxes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up area for daily production.
• Make boxes, fill, and 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 all Cheddar employees as needed.
• Clean-up entire 640 room after daily production and prepare supplies for the next day.
• Keep area clean and organized at all times.

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:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Lift Truck License prefered.

Skills Required:

• 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.

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

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.

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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.  

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.