Resource Operator (Nights)
About The Position
The Resource Operator II carries out all operator tasks in all applicable areas of the plant and provides shift coverage during employee breaks and vacations. This role is crucial for maintaining production standards and ensuring smooth operations within the plant. The position offers a competitive starting rate of $30.19/HR with potential for increases, a structured 2-2-3 schedule, and double time pay on Sundays. Agropur is committed to fostering an environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued, promoting a healthy work-life balance and offering advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Manufacturing experience.
- Good mechanical aptitude required.
- Strong leader skills.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
- Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to ensure a high standard of sanitation.
- Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
- Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
- Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows.
- Complete pre-operational log before production run.
- Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean in Place) systems proficiently.
- Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run.
- Recognize and correct factors outside of acceptable operating parameters.
- Understand interaction between computer and machinery and adjust systems as needed.
- Clean and set up functions of areas and processes.
- Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events.
- Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment.
- Accurately take and log frequent readings.
- Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced.
- Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed.
- Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
- PTO Starting Day 1
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
