Whey Operator NIGHTS

Company: Agropur
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: Regular Invest in you, join Agropur! Enjoy a three day off weekend every other weekend! We are actively seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented people to join our growing team Whey Operator on the NIGHT shift for our Luxemburg, Wisconsin location. How Agropur Invests in you: Starting pay of $25.18/hour $1.50 Night Shift Premium Pay Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00 Double Time on Sundays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 3 Weeks PTO 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Paid parental leave What the Whey Operator role is about: This position is a vital part to our whey operations at our plant. Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotations on NIGHTS: 6 PM - 6 AM Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make any necessary adjustments to keep product with customer and organization specifications. Machines Include: HTST, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Spray Dryers, Separators, Heat Exchangers, and Packaging. Checks include: flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, percent solids, and protein percentage. Shutdown, clean, and start up assigned machines on a daily basis or when required. Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIPed and setup backup for production as required Load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers. Types of trailers include: Dry cargo, bulk powder, and liquid tanks. Check incoming loads of whey, WPC, and permeate to verify conformity to organization requirements. Complete needed quality checks for Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers. Complete tasks as required in the Master Sanitation Schedule. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned 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 you need to be a Whey Operator: Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age or older Must be able to efficiently read, write and speak English Experience Required: No experience required; in-house training provided. Experience in a dairy or manufacturing environment an asset. 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. Physical Requirements: Some lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. Some climbing, kneeling, repetitive hand/arm movements AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Where You'll Be Working: 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. We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR as Whey Operator in Luxemburg, WI! 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 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. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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