Whey Operator at Agropur

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Invest in you, Join Agropur. Wedairyyou!

Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends!

Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 to apply!

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• 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 a 7% company match 
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Whey Operator in Luxemburg, WI.

The Whey Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of whey equipment, processing whey into high quality whey ingredients by following standard procedures, method and practices.

• $24.37/hour
• $1.50 Shift Differential
• Double Time on Sundays and holidays
• 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule
  • 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

What you need to join our team:  

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make necessary adjustments as needed to keep product within customer and organization specifications.

• Safely and efficiently operate machinery including: HTST, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Spray Dryers, Separators, Heat Exchangers, and Packaging.

• Accurately per checks for flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, percent solids, and protein percentage in a timely manner.

• Shutdown, clean, and startup assigned machines on a daily basis or when required.

• Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIP’ed and set up backup for production as required.

• Safely load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers as needed, including dry cargo, bulk powder and liquid tanks.

• Check incoming loads of whey, WPC, and permeate to verify conformity to organization requirements.

• No experience required; in house training provided
• Willingness to learn and work as a team
• Desire to grow with a stable company

Where you’ll be working: 

Luxemburg, WI

• Our Luxemburg, WI, plant is home to about 170 employees. This facility produces mozzarella and provolone cheese, as well as various whey streams.

  Luxemburg is located between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, WI. Luxemburg offers the benefits of small town living while only minutes from a multitude of entertainment options. Luxemburg has many outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Visit the Luxemburg Chamber site http://luxemburgchamber.com for more information on local events.

• 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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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 walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.