Cheese Utility Operator

Agropur • Hull, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cheese Utility Operator I develops and maintains a working knowledge of all plant positions to assist with personnel shortages, thereby meeting manufacturing requirements in accordance with organization and customer needs. This role involves operating every piece of equipment in the cheese department, filling in for employees as needed, and coaching new employees on equipment operations, work, and safety procedures. The operator will also assist with equipment questions or repairs, coach on new equipment and techniques, and assist in special GMP, Safety, or equipment training. Additionally, the role requires observing work and monitoring gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure conformity to production and processing standards, and understanding and operating SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

Requirements

• Forklift Certification required; on-the-job training/certification provided
• Milk Sampler Antibiotic Testing

Nice To Haves

• High School Education or equivalent preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Know how to operate every piece of equipment in use in the cheese department, filling in for employees as needed
• Coach new employees on equipment operations, work and safety procedures
• Assist operators with any equipment questions or repairs
• Coach operators on new equipment and new techniques
• Assist in all special GMP, Safety, or equipment training
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the operators conform to production and processing standards
• Understand and operate SAP, MES system, and RF gun

Benefits

• Starting wage of $25.92
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential
• Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees