Whey Sanitation Technician

Job Summary

At Agropur, each role directly contributes to key results. Execution is measured by impact and value created—not the number of actions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sanitation Technician in Le Sueur, MN.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the production facility and warehouses.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas that need specific attention that may or may not be included in the Master Sanitation Program.
• Identifies, cleans, and sanitizes areas that need specific attention.
• Performs Clean In Place for both belts in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots and maintains machinery.
• Maintains and inspects work area.
• Understands and complies with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Successfully performs all tasks required on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Clean and sanitize all parts and areas of the department including walls, floors and equipment.
• Gather, weigh, and correctly report all animal feed and/or floor cheese.
• Report any safety, sanitation and/or equipment problems to Supervisor.
• Safely and efficiently operate the cheese shred machine.
• Assist during Clean In Place during disassembly during Clean In Place operations and final clean up to prepare run.
• Operate forklift in a safe manner.
• Assist operations in maintaining an audit ready environment, including assisting with the cleanup of any spills or other scheduled projects.

Requirements

• No experience necessary: in-house training provided.
• Experience in food service/food plant or sanitation background preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.
• Chemical training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Chemical training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions.
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.

Pay

Starting rate $21.94

Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

Schedule

2-2-3; 5:45am to 6:00pm

Double time pay on Sunday