Production Operator NIGHTS

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

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

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Rate of Pay: $27.56/hour

• NIGHTS: 7pm-7am, 2-2-3 Schedule

• $1.50 Night Shift Premium

• 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 Production Operator performs tasks involved in the production of products, ensuring safe and efficient production by following standard work methods and practices. The Production Operator acts as a floater in all areas of production as needed, assisting all departments in the plant to ensure cheese is in-spec according to customer requirements (fat, moisture, piece count, quality).

• Only work 7 out of 14 days

• 3-day weekend every other weekend

The individual who will own this role:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.

• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks; carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions; complete simple checklists and required documentation.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

• 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.

• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.

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

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Where you’ll be working: 

• Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 140 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits. 

• 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 

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

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.

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.