Whey Lead

## Whey Lead Apply locations:
USA South Dakota Lake Nordentime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR33210##
** Job Type:
** Regular The Whey Lead provides leadership and direction for whey team members in department operations and sanitation to meet internal and external customer needs and maintain high quality product standards.

Job Description 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: $33.64/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 5 to 5

Your role in achieving results:* ## Ensure completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule for all whey department areas within the facility.
* Be able to run all equipment within the department.
* Verify product labels for accuracy and ensure all product is properly warehoused.
* Ensure all whey department equipment functions correctly; working with maintenance department personnel to repair equipment and/or providing equipment down time for preventative maintenance.
* Review and file all paperwork daily; completing corrective actions as needed.
* Review all legal charts daily.
* Receive and unload outside product as needed.
* Loadout and fill BOL paperwork on outgoing loads of product.
* Ensure accurate cutoffs for daily productions
* Assist the department supervisors in product tracking.
* Assist the department supervisors by completing whey department operator reviews as needed.
* Monitor/observe operators for performance and safety, making suggestions as needed.
* Help cover major department projects, sock changes and dryer CIP’s.
* Assist engineering in department projects and upgrades as needed.
* Assist with all state and USDA inspections.
* Assist in covering operator absences/vacations; running whey department equipment as needed.
* Attend regular facility and department meetings.
* Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
* Must be able to change schedule on short notice.
* Safely and properly operate forklifts as needed.
* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
* 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 one (1) year of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a food/dairy environment.
* Experience with troubleshooting equipment preferred.
* Forklift Certification required.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
* 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.
* Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
* Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment…