Resource Operator

About the role

Starting rate $30.19
Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
Schedule 2-2-3
Whey Side: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am
Cheese Side: 5:00am - 5:00pm / 5:00pm - 5:00am
Double time pay 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

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 insure 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.
• Avoid taking unnecessary samples.
• 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.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Strong leader skills.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• $30.19 starting rate
• Up to $1.00 per year increase

Schedule

• 2-2-3 schedule
• Whey Side: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am
• Cheese Side: 5:00am - 5:00pm / 5:00pm - 5:00am
• Double time pay on Sunday

Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

Type of Team Player Who Fits In

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Strong leader skills.

Company Information

• 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.