Agropur US Operations Hiring for Packager at Le Sueur, MN Full Time

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Agropur’s US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.

What this role is all about:

Are you looking for a team where you can collaborate and be bold? We are looking for Cheese Packagers in Le Sueur, Minnesota to join the Agropur family!

The Cheese Packager is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements.

• Working 2-2-3 rotational schedule, 5:00 pm – 5:00 am
• Double time on Sundays
• $1.50/hour night shift differential

What 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:
• Pay increases after 6 and 12 months of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
• Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Bonus Program
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Support to meet everyday challenges as well as resources to support elderly loved ones
• Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Internal Advancement Opportunities for both lateral and promotional growth
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Fun and Challenging Work Environment
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What you need:

· Willingness to learn and work as a team

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

Where you’ll be working:

Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following locations; Le Sueur Cheese, The Friendly Confines Cheese Shoppe, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center, and Le Sueur Business Office. These locations produce various types of cheeses, such as; parmesan, romano, asiago, gouda, muenster, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. They also run various whey streams, such as; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80), and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Le Sueur, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, need sponsorship from an employer in order to obtain, extend or renew your authorization to work in the United States?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location