Starter Room Operator

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Starter Room Operator in Jerome, Idaho. The operator safely and efficiently operates, sanitizes, maintains and monitors starter, vat pasteurization, media prep and related equipment, manufactures starter according to internal specifications and keeps the process running efficiently and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, sanitize, maintain and monitor starter, vat pasteurization, media prep and related equipment
• Monitor the complete process for efficiency and quality, and adhere to quality system requirements
• Comply with all Quality Assurance policies and report potential food safety issues to management immediately
• Monitor equipment and recording charts, perform starter activity tests as needed, and monitor phage results and freezer temperatures
• Rotate cultures as needed and record all required information on make sheets

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No experience necessary; in-house training provided
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude required

What we offer

• Starting wage of $28.02, with two pay increases within the first year
• Shift differential and double time on Sundays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, plus advancement opportunities