Cheddar Operator

Agropur•Weyauwega, WI

36d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cheddar Operator II is responsible for safely and efficiently packaging and sealing cheddar cheese into 640-pound boxes. Invest in you, join Agropur! Enjoy a three day off weekend every other weekend! We are actively recruiting a Cheddar Operator on the NIGHT shift to join our team in Weyauwega, WI. How Agropur Invests in YOU: Starting Pay: $26.67 hourly Schedule: 2-2-3 rotation, 3PM - 3AM 2 pay increases within the first year 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 Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required: Minimum three (3) years of experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required: Lift Truck License prefered.
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.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Lift Truck License prefered.

Responsibilities

Set up area for daily production.
Make boxes, fill, and drain according to specifications.
Prepare boxes and place into vacuum chamber.
Operate vacuum chambers and record information according to specifications.
Pull boxes from vacuum chambers and hang on the rail for the specified time, then move to the seal line for final sealing.
Prepare box cards for sealed boxes per make (recipe), and place box of cheese into the pre-cooler.
Assist all Cheddar employees as needed.
Clean-up entire 640 room after daily production and prepare supplies for the next day.
Keep area clean and organized at all times.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.