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Resource Operator

Agropur
Le Sueur, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Job Type

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives—is essential to achieving the best results.

An Environment Where Collaboration Is Encouraged And Valued

  • Starting rate $30.19
  • Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
  • Schedule 2-2-3
  • Whey Side: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am
  • Cheese Side: 5:00am - 5:00pm / 5:00pm - 5:00am
  • Double time pay on Sunday
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

How You Will Contribute To Collective Success

We are looking for a Resource Operator in Le Sueur, MN.

The Resource Operator carries out all operator tasks in all applicable areas of the plant and provides shift coverage during employee breaks and vacations.

  • Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
  • Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.
  • Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
  • Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
  • Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows.
  • Complete pre-operational log before production run.
  • Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean in Place) systems proficiently.
  • Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run.
  • Recognize and correct factors outside of acceptable operating parameters.
  • Understand interaction between computer and machinery and adjust systems as needed.
  • Clean and set up functions of areas and processes.
  • Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events.
  • Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment.
  • Accurately take and log frequent readings.
  • Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced.
  • Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed.
  • Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.

The Type Of Team Player Who Fits In

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Good mechanical aptitude required.
  • Strong leader skills.

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

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.

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.

Salary : $30

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