Cheese Packaging Lead - Agropur : Job Details

Job Type:RegularCheese Packaging Lead is responsible for oversight of Cheese Packagers and the operation of Cheese Packaging Department. This position will train Cheese Packagers on proper procedures concerning packaging and cleaning within department. INVEST IN YOU, Join Agropur. We Dairy You!

We are actively searching for a Cheese Packaging Lead at our Le Sueur, Minnesota location.The Cheese Packaging Lead is responsible for oversight of Cheese Packagers and the operation of Cheese Packaging Department. This position will train Cheese Packagers on proper procedures concerning packaging and cleaning within department.

How Agropur Invests in you:

• Starting pay of $23.01/hr

• Hours: 5 AM to 5 PM on a 2-2-3 schedule. Work only 14 days in a month!

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Tuition Reimbursement

What the Cheese Packaging Lead position is about:

• Help plant automation and mechanics to troubleshoot production problems and give assistance to operators and management.

• Train packagers to follow proper procedures for the job to which they are assigned.

• Train packagers on cleaning procedures for shutdown on all packaging rooms and proper CIP and production set up.

• Ensure the release of rework and documentation control on FIFO and record rework into production.

• Troubleshoot equipment.

• Understand Plant Quality procedures and ensure compliance on your shift.

What you need to be a Cheese Packaging Lead:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an asset

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Where you'll be working:

Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

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

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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.

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