Resource Operator

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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 Resource Operator in Lake Norden, SD for our custom processing dryer.

• The Resource Operator carries out all operator tasks in all applicable areas of the plant and provides shift coverage during employee breaks and vacations.

• Train other workers on various tasks as needed.

• Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.

• Starting at $29.11/hour

• 2-2-3 schedule, monthly rotating position

• 6pm-6am and 6am to 6pm

• $1.50 night time differential pay for hours worked between 6pm-6am

• Holiday pay and Double time on Sunday

What you need to join our team:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.

• Good mechanical aptitude required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Able to provide current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.

• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you'll be working:

• Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 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

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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.