Cheese Packager

About the role

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results—what matters is real impact, not the volume of activity.

Pay

Starting rate: $22.59/hour with two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00–$1.50. Shift differential and double time on Sundays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

3/2/2/3 6-6 rotating schedule: 1 month of days followed by 1 month of nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging and casing equipment
• Ensure safe operation, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment
• Monitor the complete process for safety, efficiency, and quality
• Maintain the packaging room, casing room, brine room, and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion
• Adhere to quality system requirements, procedures, and work instructions set forth through SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies; report any potential food safety issues to management
• Assist in changing mold sizes and cleanup of cheese molder as needed
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards
• Support safety policies and programs

Requirements

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

Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and required documentation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication with managers and colleagues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Sound and consistent decision-making in compliance with policies and laws
• Functional and technical knowledge; ability to learn new skills quickly
• Problem-solving by adapting knowledge and experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Professional manner in dealing with others and maintaining constructive working relationships