Starter Room Operator

Job Type:

Regular

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 $28.02
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Monday - Wednesday every other Sunday 5AM to 5PM
• 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 Starter Room Operator in Jerome, ID.  The Starter Room Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating, sanitizing, maintaining and monitoring starter, vat pasteurization, media prep and related equipment.

• Manufacture starter to conform with internal specifications and expectations.
• Monitor the complete process for efficient and quality starter.
• Adhere to quality system requirements.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Monitor all equipment and recording charts; ensure proper function.
• Perform starter activity tests as needed.
• Monitor phage results and rotate cultures as needed.
• Monitor freezer temperatures and record.
• Completely and accurately fill out all recording charts.
• Record all required information on the make sheets.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

·         No experience necessary; in-house training provided.

·         Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.

·         Good mechanical aptitude required.

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.