Lactose Operator

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How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting at $27.78/hour

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

• Double time on Sunday + $1.50 shift differential

• 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 7% company contributions

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a LactoseOperator in Lake Norden, SD

• Operate all the key pieces of dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, performing CIP as needed and per schedule.

• Proficiently run equipment involving emptying crystallization tanks, and refining lactose crystals before drying into Lactose powder.

• Regulate factors such as solids and temperature, making adjustments depending on the type of product to be produced.

• Assist with product processing and packaging including handling of 25 kg bags.

• 2-2-3 schedule

• 12 hour shifts, rotating between nights and days monthly

• 5:30am-5:30pm, 5:30pm-5:30am

• $1.50/hour shift differential between the hours of 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

• Holiday pay and Double pay on Sundays

What you need to join our team:

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.

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

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you'll be working:

• Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.

• 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.