Sanitation Worker

Agropur•Combined Locks, WI

12d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Sanitation Operator in Little Chute. We dairy you! PTO on your first day of work! How Agropur invests in YOU: Starting Rate: $26.02hourly Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00 Sunday Double Time 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 on day 1 Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Healthy work/life balance What’s involved in this role: The Sanitation Operator position performs all tasks required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the production facility. This position will start up and shut down the plants molding machines in preparation for sanitation and production. This position utilizes Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), the Master Sanitation Schedule and Housekeeping lists to clean and sanitize identified areas. DAY Shift: 6a-6p, 2-2-3 schedule Where you’ll be working: Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits. 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 We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR as Sanitation Operator in Little Chute, WI! 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. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Requirements

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
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.
Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Previous safety and sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Chemical training preferred.
Forklift or Powered Pallet Jack (in-house training provided) required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Agropur policies, work rules, safety rules, housekeeping and GMP’s.
Ensure proper chemicals and protective equipment are used per standards at all times.
Clean all equipment per Agropur and regulatory standards.
Ensure the Cooker, Brine system, tubs and plant floors are cleaned daily following the proper SOP’s.
Properly chart/document all cleaning activities as applicable.
Ensure all tools and cleaning equipment are put in proper place after each shift.
Assist the production operator during product change over, and with clean-up of molders or Sting, parts and forms.
Ensure the brine system is running and balanced properly.
Adding salt and water as needed.
Transferring brine from flume to brine tanks.
Start up, shut down and CIP of the Brine UF system.
Selecting and running correct flumes based upon production schedule and equipment needing to run for production.
Weigh and prepare rework.
Properly dispose of animal feed and garbage.
Understand and comply with all Quality policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
Report any safety, sanitation and/or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
Ensure equipment/machinery is operating properly to maintain the quality of cheese to established standards and customer specifications; making adjustments and communicating with Laboratory and Packaging departments as needed.
Assemble hydra molder during start-up and product changes.
Shut down/disassemble machine at shift’s end.
Properly set up form on molders, identifying all forms used according to customer specifications.
Ensure equipment/machinery is operating properly to maintain the quality of cheese to established standards and customer specifications; making adjustments and communicating with Laboratory and Packaging departments as needed.
Assemble string extruders during start-up and product changes.
Shut down/disassemble machine at shift’s end.
Properly set up machines, identifying all parts used according to customer specifications.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Starting Rate: $26.02hourly
Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
Sunday Double Time
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 on day 1
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
Healthy work/life balance