Boiler/Utilities - Agropur : Job Details

Job Type:RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!What Agropur invests in YOU:Two pay increases within first year of employment!Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company matchPaid Time Off (available on day 1)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee DiscountsBonus ProgramUniform ProgramShoe AllowanceSupport and resources to meet everyday challengesWellness resources to help you stay fit and wellInternal Advancement OpportunitiesLeadership Development and Mentorship ProgramsOpportunities to support our local communitiesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteesChance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiativesCommitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the worldWhat this role is all about:We are looking for a Boiler/Utilities in Jerome, ID. The Boiler/Utilities I operator applies knowledge of boiler house processes and equipment to perform all regular and non-routine plant operations and maintenance, including operations of boilers, HVAC and associated equipment, laboratory and clerical work to ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization.Starting pay $30.80$1.50 shift premium for night shiftDouble-time on Sunday'sAssist with operating and maintaining automatically fired boilers, water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as traps, pipes, valves and make repairs when necessary.Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment problems with plant.Assist with operating and maintaining plant air compressors to ensure incoming quality air for the plant.Assist with Ammonia Refrigeration experience, HAZWOPER, ability to perform maintenance PMs on ammonia system.What you need:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Experience operating hand tools, power tools, machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), welders, refrigeration and electrical test equipment required.Experience distinguishing between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair required.Strong mechanical aptitude, including pumps and steam generation, required.Experience performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting required.Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics required.1st Class B Boiler Operators License, or obtain within 12 months of employment, requiredWhere you'll be working:Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.Agropur's US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.As North America's largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world's most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAgropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.