Cheese Packager II

Company: Agropur
Location: Lake Norden
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: RegularThe Cheese Packager II is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements. Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 to apply today! How Agropur invests in YOU: Starting pay $21.86/hour 2 pay increases within first year up to $1.00 Double time on Sunday $1.50 night differential 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 What’s involved in this role: We are looking for a Cheese Packager in Lake Norden, SD . Operate and monitor packaging and casing. Maintain the packaging room, casing room, brine room and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion. 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am rotating monthly $1.50 night differential pay between the hours of 6pm-6am Holiday pay and double time on Sunday What you need to join our team: Willingness to learn and work as a team Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs Minimum 3 months' experience in the manufacturing industry Experience in the dairy and/or food industry (asset) Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Where you’ll be working: Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 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 We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR. 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. 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.

Keywords: Agropur, Sioux Falls , Cheese Packager II, Manufacturing , Lake Norden, South Dakota