Cheese Packager - Full-time

p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ph2bJob Type:/b/h2RegularThe Cheese Packager II is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppspan class="emphasis-3"bInvest in you, Join Agropur as a Cheese Packager for the Lake Norden Plant. We udairy/u you!/b /span/ppspan class="emphasis-3"   /span/ppspan class="emphasis-3"ibPTO on your first day of work!/b/i/span/pp/ppbuHow Agropur invests in YOU: /u/b  /pullipStarting Rate: $22.59 hourly/p/lilipTwo pay increases within a year, up to $1.00/p/lilipSunday Double Time/p/lilipCompetitive 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: /pullipMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance  /p/lilip401(k) with up to 7% company contributions /p/lilip3 Weeks PTO on day 1/p/lilipPaid holidays and 2 floating holidays/p/lilipPaid parental leave /p/lilipAdvancement Opportunities /p/lilipHealthy work/life balance/p/li/ul/li/ulpbSchedule:/b 2-2-3 rotating between days and nights 6 to 6/pp/ppbWho we are/b:/ppWe are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team. Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor. In addition to being one of the largest award-winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins. Agropur’s 10 US-based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry. Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services. “Better Dairy. Better World.” a href="http://www.agropur.com" target="_blank"www.agropur.com/a/ph2/h2h2bbEssential Duties and Responsibilities: /b/b/h2ulliOperate and monitor packaging and casing./liliSafe operation, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment./liliMonitor the complete process for safety, efficiency, and quality./liliMaintain the packaging room, casing room, [brine room bb(iiLake Norden only/i/i)/b/b ] and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion./liliKeep the area in a clean and sanitary fashion./liliResponsible to adhere to quality system requirements./liliFollows procedure and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules./liliUnderstanding of and compliance with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management./liliMay assist in changing of mold sizes and cleanup of cheese molder and cooker/stretcher as needed. bibi(does not apply to LSC)/i/b/i/b/liliManufacture starter to conform with internal specifications and expectations. bibi(does not apply to LSC)/i/b/i/b/liliMay assist in dumping of salt into hopper or brine. bibi(does not apply to LSC)/i/b/i/b/li/ulp/pp/ph2bbOther Duties and Responsibilities:/b/b/h2ulliUnderstand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices./liliSafety ProtocolulliStop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures./liliCorrect or report any observed safety hazards./liliSupport safety policies and programs.p/pp/p/li/ul/li/ulpiiThis 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./i/i/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ph2bbQualifications:/b/b/h2p/ppbubEducation Required:/b/u/b/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred./li/ulp/ppbubExperience Required:/b/u/b/pulliMinimum one (1) year of related experience required./li/ulp/ppbubCertification/Licensure Required:/b/u/b/pulliNone/li/ulp/ppbubSkills Required:/b/u/b/pulliAbility to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP)./liliDemonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work./liliBasic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)./liliBasic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information./liliAbility to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation./liliAbility to work in a fast-paced environment./liliCommunicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues./liliDemonstrate strong organizational and time management skills./liliDecisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. /liliDemonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment./liliAbility to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience./liliStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment./liliExhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships./li/ulp/pp/ppiiAA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/i/i/pp/ppiAgropur 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. /iAgropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.i  /i/pp/ppiIn this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text./i/p