Cheese Utility Operator I

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Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends!

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting wage of $25.09
• 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

• 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

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Cheese Utility Operator I 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.

What you need to join our team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience required.
• Forklift Certification required, on-the-job training/certification provided.

Where you'll be working:

Hull, Iowa

• Our Hull, Iowa, plant is home to approximately 180 employees. We produce mozzarella, parmesan, romano, cheddar, gouda, 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.

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.