Intake Operator I

Intake Operator I

The Intake Operator I is responsible for monitoring processes, materials and surroundings to ensure safety and quality of incoming liquid dairy product in accordance with applicable compliance and security protocols.

Working at Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

An environment aligned with a clear mission:

• Starting wage of $23.17hr
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
• Schedule 5:00PM to 5:00AM
• 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

How your role contributes to that mission:

• Ensure tankers are sealed and paperwork matches during receiving.
• Sample milk tankers for food safety; running required temperature, antibiotics and sensory tests prior to offloading product.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Effectively perform all daily operations associated with shipping and receiving liquid dairy products.
• Conduct Clean In Place (CIP) duties as needed.
• Quickly recognize when factors are outside acceptable parameters.
• Safely and efficiently load and offload liquid dairy products.
• Understand and comply with all Food Safety/Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Adhere to the Master Sanitation Schedule for assigned area including testing and logging all information necessary.
• Responsible for washing milk silos correctly with splash guard in door.
• Responsible for hooking up milk silos for filling and making sure all lines are capped when not in use.
• Responsible for ensuring all trucks are agitated, if required.
• Maintain area free of garbage (truck seals).
• Proper storage of caps, clamps and gaskets, and disposal of truck seals in tubs not on the floor.
• Proper cleaning of hoses and storage of hoses with caps on them.
• Loading and unloading of all trucks to properly use dust covers.
• Understand and operate SAP system and Milk Intake Dashboard.
• Understand and troubleshoot product flows.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Food Safety Plan and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point programs.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support 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.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Antibiotic Testing License: to be obtained within 30 days of hire; in-house training provided.
• Milk Sampling License: to be obtained within 30 days of hire; in-house training provided.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• 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.