Janitor

Job Type:

RegularThe Janitor performs all tasks involved in maintaining a clean work environment; adhering to the Master Sanitation Schedule and practicing safe work habits. The Janitor works in all areas of the plant as needed.

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The Lake Norden's plant is hiring a Janitor to join the team ! The Janitor performs all tasks involved in maintaining a clean work environment; adhering to the Master Sanitation Schedule and practicing safe work habits. The Janitor works in all areas of the plant as needed.

  

How Agropur invests in YOU:   

• Starting pay $19.21/hour 

• 2 pay increases within first year up to $1.00 

• Double time on Sunday + $1.50 night differential 

• 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  

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

• Paid parental leave  

• Advancement Opportunities  

• Healthy work/life balance  

• 2 pay increases within first year!  

What’s involved in this role:  

• Perform daily cleaning tasks per the Master Sanitation and Deep Cleaning Schedules.

• Perform work safely and efficiently in all areas of the plant including break rooms, locker rooms, offices, and corridors.

• Ensure work area and janitorial supplies are properly organized and maintained.

• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.

• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure all documentation requirements are met.

• Assist in executing pest control program and monitoring facility.

• Complete non-routine cleaning/sanitation tasks as assigned.

• Assist in the training/mentoring of newly hired janitorial team members.

• Assist in snow removal and management during winter months. (LSC only)

• Adhere to chemical safety protocols and site PPE requirements.

• Follow site Lock Out Tag out procedures where necessary.  (does not apply to Lake Norden)

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

What you need to join our team:   

• Willingness to learn and work as a team 

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs 

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors 

• Minimum 3 months' experience in the manufacturing industry 

• Experience in the dairy and/or food industry (asset) 

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.  

Where you’ll be working:  

•  Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams. 

• 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. Agropurus.com  

  

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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.

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.