Operations Technician jobs in Watertown, SD

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How Agropur invests in YOU:

• 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 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• 2 pay increases within first year!

What’s involved in this role:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Lake Norden, SD.

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems
• 5-2-2-5 schedule, 12 hour shifts
• Starting hourly pay at $26.89
• Monthly rotating position between days and nights: 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am
• $1.50/hour shift differential between the hours of 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
• Holiday pay and Double time on Sundays

What you need to join our team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for entire shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

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Where you’ll be working:

• Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 360 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, Romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.
• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.89 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, need sponsorship from an employer in order to obtain, extend or renew your authorization to work in the United States?

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person