Job Description
Job Type: Regular
The Cheese Packager II is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements. 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. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters: Starting Rate: $22.59/hour$1.50hr shift differential for night shift Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match3 Weeks PTOPaid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Healthy work/life balance
Shift time: 2/2/3 6 to 6 1 month of days and 1 month of nights
Your role in achieving results Operate and monitor packaging and casing. 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. Keep the area in a clean and sanitary fashion. Responsible to adhere to quality system requirements. Follows procedure and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules. Understanding of and compliance with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management. May assist in changing of mold sizes and cleanup of cheese molder and cooker/stretcher as needed. Manufacture starter to conform with internal specifications and expectations May assist in dumping of salt into hopper or brine.
Other Duties and Responsibilities: Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Safety Protocol:
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
What we are looking for to deliver these results:
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required: Minimum one (1) year of related experience required.
Skills Required:
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).Demonstrate 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 complete required documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
