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Secondary Starter Room Operator

Agropur
Jerome, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Job Type

Regular

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

An Environment Aligned With a Clear Mission

  • Starting wage of $22.04
  • Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
  • $1.50 Shift Differential Double Time on Sundays
  • Mon-Fri every other Sun 5:00AM to 5:00PM and Thur-Sat every other Sun 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 Secondary Starter Room Operator in Jerome, ID. The Secondary Starter Room Operator is responsible for bulk blending and pasteurizing of various starter medias and cheese ingredients.

  • Safely and effectively mix starter media, Totes of Non-Fat Dry Milk, starches and Whey Protein Concentrate WPC per daily schedule.
  • Responsible for detailed hygienic and sanitation procedures of all blending and starter equipment per daily schedule.
  • Accurately grade and record cheddar cheese per specifications.
  • Accountable to regularly monitor starter inventory and place orders with managers as needed.
  • Safely and effectively operate cold milk separator as needed.
  • Liable for routine sanitation of cold milk separator in accordance with GMP specifications.

The Profile That Shares This Sense Of Contribution

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience required.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Lift Truck License required; in-house training provided.
  • Pasteurizer license required.
  • Cheese grader license preferred.

A role with purpose and lasting impact.

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.

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 : $22

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