Job Type: RegularThe Milk Intake Operator I serves as the initial point of contact for product arriving at the production facility and is responsible for coordinating incoming product, performing quality testing, and ensuring that processes are properly executed with appropriate documentation. This position has mastery over all functions of the intake bay areas.
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.
At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity.
An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:
Starting Rate: $22.59/hour
Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00
$1.50 Shift Differential + 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
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Advancement Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Healthy work/life balance
Shift time- 3/2/2/3 rotating 1 month days and 1 month nights 6 to 6
Your role in achieving results:
Complete general cleaning of area, wash down bays, walls and complete general cleaning as needed.
Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
Clean lines.
Wash inside of trucks
Load and unload trucks.
Weigh in and weigh out trucks.
Assign trucks to appropriate intake and loading bays.
Track loads.
Stock supplies.
Move valves, pipes, and hoses.
Run computerized cleaning system.
Set up and execute automated cleaning system.
Connect proper piping and hoses to unload product from milk trucks.
Connect proper piping and hoses to fill trucks with outgoing product for other facilities and customers.
Operate truck scales from a computer to weigh total product being received and distributed.
Track essential information of truck loads including product type, weight, and more.
Conduct antibiotic tests to ensure quality of milk.
Process purchasing and sales documents (bills of lading).
Handle all equipment and product efficiently and safely.
Cover Call Ins and Sick Days so department is properly staffed.
Sample Liquid product and report components as needed to Management
Troubleshoot equipment issues and notify Maintenance and Management of issues needing repair or replacement above the operators' level of repair.
Attend all Plant Safety and Quality Review meetings.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Safety Protocol
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.
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 we are looking for to deliver these results:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of Food Service, Food Plant or Sanitation experience preferred.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most solutions are correct and accurate when judged over time
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Result driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand, and explain technical data.
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.
A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.
AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.
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