What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese Packager position at Agropur Inc.?
Job Type:
RegularThe Cheese Packager is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements.Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!
Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 and then text 19039 to apply today!
How Agropur invests in YOU:
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:
We are looking for a Cheese Packager in Lake Norden, SD.
Operate and monitor packaging and casing.
Maintain the packaging room, casing room, brine room and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion.
Starting pay $21.15/hr
Monthly rotating position between nights and days: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am
$1.50 night differential pay between the hours of 6pm-6am
Holiday pay and double time on Sunday
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
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 360 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
We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.
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 walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
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