Coagulator Operator - NIGHTS

Job Title

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: $28.90/hour
• $1.50 Night Shift Premium
• Schedule: 2-2-3 NIGHTS, 3pm - 3am
• 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 Coagulator Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the continuous batch process cheese making equipment.

• Understand the entire feta make process.
• Set up and run the daily production schedule as needed.
• Monitor all ingredients used and replenish as needed.
• Oversee the operation of the coagulator and make corrections as needed.
• Oversee all conveyors and make corrections as needed.
• Monitor ware items on equipment and replace per Agropur policy.
• Monitor the product to keep within make-specification and adjust as needed.
• Wash equipment as needed and maintain a clean environment.
• Aid Production Supervisor when running trials.
• Monitor all chemicals and replenish as needed.
• Advise Production Supervisor of issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate with other plant workers/operators as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• 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 Individual Who Will Own This Role

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Previous cheese making experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Cheese Makers and/or Pasteurizer License preferred; in-house training toward Licensure provided.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• 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

Where you'll be working:

105 E 3rd Ave, Weyauwega, WI 54983

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.

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

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.