Cheese Packaging Lead

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Working at Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities.

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.

An environment aligned with a clear mission:

• Starting wage of $23.89
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Monday – Friday EO Sunday 5:00PM to 5:00AM
• 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

How your role contributes to that mission:

We are looking for a Cheese Packaging Lead in Jerome, ID.  Cheese Packaging Lead is responsible for oversight of Cheese Packagers and the operation of Cheese Packaging Department.  This position will train Cheese Packagers on proper procedures concerning packaging and cleaning within department.

• Starting pay $21.69
• $1.50 shift premium for night shift
• Double-time on Sunday’s
• Help plant automation and mechanics to troubleshoot production problems and give assistance to operators and management. 
• Train packagers to follow proper procedures for the job to which they are assigned.
• Ensure production stays on time and handle any production changes as they arise.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related field required.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).

A role with purpose and lasting impact.

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.