What Agropur offers
At Agropur, we don’t just offer a job, we offer a place where you can build something steady, grow your skills, and feel supported along the way.
Here’s what that looks like:
Work half a month on a 2-2-3 schedule
Days shift, running from 7AM - 7PM
$25.73/hour starting pay
Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Discounts
Bonus Program
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Opportunities to support our local communities
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
The role
Our team in Weyauwega, WI is looking for their newest team member in the Whey department - a Whey Operator I. This particular position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various stations in the department, where the team works to process whey into high quality, whey-based ingredients by following sets of standard procedures, methods and good manufacturing practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate Lactose System & Crystallizers including their start-up, shutdown, required CIP, and performing necessary hourly readings and Packaging.
Operate Reduce Lactose Dryer & Finisher.
Operate the Evaporator, HTST, Separators and Filtration Equipment.
Operate the system and polisher for functions including the start-up, shutdown, CIP, and hourly readings.
Clean in Place (CIP) the tanks, silos and line circuits as required.
Perform all laboratory sample tests in conjunction with our QA team, as required.
Load and unload Dry Cargo trailers in all varieties of weather.
Also load and unload Tanker Trucks in any variety of weather.
Safely and efficiently operate a Lift Truck.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Adhere to the expected safety protocols, with expectations that you will stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures; correct or report any observed safety hazards; support all 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.
Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
No experience required; in-house training provided.
Certification/Licensure Required:
Lift Truck License required: in-house training provided.
Profile sought
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and peers, along with individuals inside and outside the organization.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions and SOPs; perform routine and repetitive tasks; carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions; complete necessary checklists and required documentation.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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.