Cheese Utility Operator

Job Type:

Regular

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 $25.92
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
• 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule 5:00PM to 5:00AM

• 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 Cheese Utility Operator in Hull, Iowa.  The Cheese Utility Operator I develops and maintains a working knowledge of all 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 cheese department, filling in for employees as needed.
• 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.
• Understand and operate SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

• High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Forklift Certification required; on-the-job training/certification provided.
• Milk Sampler
• Antibiotic Testing

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.