Milk Intake Operator

Agropur inc. • Lake Norden, SD

58d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Milk Intake Operator in Lake Norden, South Dakota.

Load and unload trucks.

Weigh in and weigh out trucks.

Conduct antibiotic tests to ensure quality of milk.

2-2-3 schedule, 12 hour shifts

Monthly rotating position between days and nights: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am

Holiday pay

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

Requirements

• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and work as a team
• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum two (2) years of Food Service, Food Plant or Sanitation experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Weigh in and weigh out trucks.
• Conduct antibiotic tests to ensure quality of milk.

Benefits

• Starting at $21.86/hour
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 night differential + double time on Sunday
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees