Full-Time
Cheese Packaging
Agropur
1,001-5,000 employees
Cooperative dairy processor and ingredient supplier
Compensation Overview
$22.40/hr
Denmark, WI, USA
In Person
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- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP)
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information
- Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
- Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations
- Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment
- Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships
- Operate and monitor packaging and casing.
- Safe operation, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Monitor the complete process for safety, efficiency, and quality.
- Maintain the packaging room, casing room, and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion.
- Maintain brine room in a clean and sanitary fashion.
- Keep the area in a clean and sanitary fashion.
- Responsible to adhere to quality system requirements.
- Follows procedure and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules.
- Understanding of and compliance with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management.
- May assist in dumping of salt into hopper or brine.
- May assist in changing of mold sizes and cleanup of cheese molder and cooker/stretcher as needed.
- Manufacture starter to conform with internal specifications and expectations.
- 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.
Agropur is a dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy processors in North America. It processes and sells a wide range of dairy products—milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream—and dairy ingredients like whey protein, serving both retail consumers and business customers who use its ingredients in their own products. Its vertically integrated model controls many steps from member dairy farms to final shelves, enabling efficiency across the supply chain. The company distributes profits to its farmer members, reflecting its cooperative structure, and operates in Canada, the United States, and internationally through exports. Unlike many competitors, Agropur combines a large, member-owned cooperative with a broad product lineup and extensive B2B and retail reach, supported by a fully integrated supply chain. Its goal is to provide dependable dairy products and ingredients to consumers and businesses while supporting its farmer members and maintaining scale and supply security.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$770M
Headquarters
Longueuil, Canada
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nearly C$1 billion eastern Canada investment should modernize plants and efficiency.
- B2B whey and protein demand supports higher-margin ingredient growth.
- Core branded dairy and private-label channels still benefit from strong household penetration.
What critics are saying
- Lactalis bought Agropur's fine cheese division, shrinking premium brands and Quebec capacity.
- Heavy capex after divestiture strains liquidity and delays return improvement.
- Lower patronage returns can weaken farmer loyalty and milk supply retention.
What makes Agropur unique
- Largest Canadian dairy cooperative with North American processing scale.
- Vertically integrated from member farms to retail and industrial customers.
- Diversified across milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and whey ingredients.
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Company News
Lactalis acquires Agropur's fine cheese division. July 15, 2026 By Food in Canada Staff Lactalis Canada reaches a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire assets of its fine cheese division including Quebec-made brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L'Extra, two production facilities as well as its fine cheese import activities. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by Competition Bureau Canada. These artisanal cheeses enhance Lactalis Canada's portfolio of specialty and core cheese brands including Galbani, Président, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello and aMOOza!. "This acquisition represents a major opportunity for Lactalis to build on flagship Quebec brands and outstanding cheesemaking expertise. It strengthens our position in the Canadian market and supports our ambition to provide consumers with healthy, high-quality dairy products, driven by excellence and innovation," said Emmanuel Besnier, chair of Lactalis Group. Through this transaction, Lactalis Canada will acquire two production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. and add approx. 400 employees to its 4,500 team across Canada.
Lactalis Canada advances Canadian dairy leadership position with strategic acquisition of Agropur's fine cheese division. Transaction includes renowned Quebec-made brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L'Extra, two production facilities and fine cheese import activities. TORONTO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Lactalis Canada Inc ('Lactalis Canada'), the Canadian dairy leader behind emblematic brands including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, and part of France based Lactalis Group - today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire assets of its fine cheese division including renowned Quebec-made brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L'Extra, two production facilities as well as its fine cheese import activities. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by Competition Bureau Canada. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. These artisanal cheeses enhance Lactalis Canada's portfolio of specialty and core cheese brands - including Galbani, Président, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello and aMOOza! - further reinforcing the company's strength and breadth in the dairy case to meet consumer demand for high-quality cheese. "This acquisition represents a major opportunity for Lactalis to build on flagship Quebec brands and outstanding cheesemaking expertise. It strengthens our position in the Canadian market and supports our ambition to provide consumers with healthy, high-quality dairy products, driven by excellence and innovation," said Emmanuel Besnier, Chairman of Lactalis Group. "This acquisition reflects Lactalis Canada's clear ambition in this country - to lead through investment in efficient capacity and capability building, trusted national brands including customer brands and strong partnerships across the dairy value chain," said Mark Taylor, President & CEO, Lactalis Canada. "Building on the significant investments we have made in the Canadian dairy and food manufacturing sector, this latest transaction underscores yet another important milestone in Lactalis Canada's growth journey and highlights our role as a priority market for Lactalis Group." Preserving Heritage Brands through Tradition, Expertise and Local Commitment Through this transaction, Lactalis Canada will acquire two production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec and add approximately 400 employees to its 4,500 team across Canada. "We place great value on this cheese portfolio being steeped in heritage and deeply intertwined within the fabric of Quebec," continued Taylor. "In keeping with Lactalis Group's respect for the terroirs and pride in global cheesemaking expertise, we are committed to preserving the authenticity and quality of these award-winning brands. This extends to being an active member of the Oka and St-Hyacinthe communities - supporting employees, farmers and partners and contributing meaningfully to the people and places that have shaped these beloved brands." A Track Record of Investment & Growth in Canada Since 2018, Lactalis Canada has become the third largest branded CPG in Canada, driven by strategic growth and sustained investments that include: * Completion of four major acquisitions, including the $1.62 billion acquisition of Kraft Heinz's natural cheese business in Canada - the largest transaction in the Canadian dairy sector - as well as Ultima Foods Inc., Kraft Heinz's grated cheese business, and Marie Morin Canada. * More than $900 million in capital investments and transformation projects to enhance capacity and capabilities across 19 Canadian manufacturing sites and multiple distribution centres including a new 379,000-square-foot, zero-carbon-ready distribution centre in Oshawa, Ontario. * Processing approximately 2.2 billion litres of 100% Canadian milk and over one million kilograms in volume annually, supporting the Canadian dairy sector and supply chain. * A vast portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands with leading market position, trusted by and present in 9 out of 10 Canadian households. * Growing its Canadian workforce by 48%, to 4,500 employees nationwide, with ongoing investment in training and upskilling. * Delivering meaningful ESG impact, including more than $3 million in annual community investment. About Lactalis Canada Inc. With over 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi's, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Bfit, Enjoy!, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. With more than 30 operating sites including 19 manufacturing facilities across Canada, the company and its more than 4500 employees are committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through sustainable and responsible growth, high-quality products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers, customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada has been named on Forbes' 2025 Best Employers in Canada and one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2025 and 2026. The company is part of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. 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N.B. premier says Agropur should've shared plans to close Sussex plant. Published: April 27, 2026 at 7:32PM EDT New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says "it would've been helpful" to have known Agropur's full restructuring plans prior to the dairy co-operative's announcement last week of winding down operations in Sussex while expanding in Miramichi with the help of taxpayer's money. Agropur said the Sussex-area facility - which makes butter and powdered milk products - would close by the end of 2028, resulting in approximately 60 job losses. At the same time, Agropur said a $20-million expansion at its Miramichi facility would create 15 skilled jobs. In February, the New Brunswick government announced funding of up to $2.4 million in a non-repayable contribution to expand the capacity to process milk in Miramichi. On Thursday, Holt said she had misunderstood information from the company when she told reporters there would be a net gain of Agropur jobs in New Brunswick. Holt said on Monday there would in fact be a net loss of about 45 Agropur jobs in New Brunswick. Holt said when Opportunities NB learned Agropur was in the process of restructuring, the provincial government "saw the potential for loss" and decided to act. "We were holding on to as much as we could within the province's means and with the responsible fiscal analysis we needed to do about how we invest to support jobs in New Brunswick," said Holt. As part of last week's announcement, Agropur also confirmed it would be expanding production in Bedford, N.S., while also ending operations in Truro, N.S. Holt and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB Luke Randall said they didn't know the full details of Agropur's restructuring plans when the non-repayable contribution was announced in February. "That would've been helpful information to have, to understand the full picture of the impact on New Brunswick and not just the opportunity to modernize and secure, prevent the loss of jobs in the Miramichi, but to really understand the full picture of what the company was planning to do," said Holt. "It's not good news for Sussex. It's not news that any of us are happy about. But the support will be there for families and the people impacted." Holt said employees in the Sussex-area would have opportunities to relocate for other Agropur jobs "should they choose to," adding there were no conversations happening to try and reverse the company's decision. Progressive Conservative MLA Tammy Scott-Wallace told CTV Atlantic last week "we do not have these jobs to lose in this region." "I'm absolutely livid to think that the province would even consider giving money to one region that would cause such serious harm to another," said Scott-Wallace.
Dairy coop Agropur expanding production in Bedford, N.S., scaling down work in Sussex, N.B. Published: April 23, 2026 at 1:30PM EDT Dairy cooperative Agropur is planning to expand its production in Bedford, N.S., and Miramichi, N.B., while also winding down operations in Truro, N.S., and Sussex, N.B. Agropur, which is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada, said it is spending nearly $1 billion to update equipment with new technologies and automation at its Bedford and Beauceville, Que., plants. Both projects are subject to final approval by the end of the year. The company said the expansion in Bedford would create nearly 30 skilled jobs. "Operations at the Sussex, New Brunswick, plant and the Truro Ingredients plant in Nova Scotia will be gradually scaled down and ultimately cease once dairy ingredient production in Bedford becomes fully operational, which is currently expected by the end of 2028," says the company, in a news release. "While difficult, these decisions are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of Agropur's operations in the region and strengthening its competitiveness." In a separate news release, the Nova Scotia government said Agropur employs more than 400 Nova Scotians at its Bedford and Truro sites. "Nova Scotia is a great choice for Agropur's expansion," said Premier Tim Houston in the release. "Agropur's strong commitments to market diversification and growth align with our government's plan to grow our economy and support the success of our people." The Nova Scotia government says the Bedford facility's expansion will lead to it becoming a major dairy ingredient processing site, and also include a new butter processing line. In an e-mail to CTV News Atlantic, the company says the closure of the Sussex facility - which makes butter and powdered milk products - is expected to happen by the end of 2028, and will result in approximately 60 job losses. The company says a $20-million expansion at its Miramichi facility will create 15 skilled jobs. Last February, the New Brunswick government announced funding of up to $2.4 million in a non-repayable contribution to modernize the Miramichi plant and expand its milk processing capacity. "When companies decided to restructure, there's no guarantee they'll choose New Brunswick as part of the restructuring plans," said Randall at an announcement of the provincial government's goal to boost the economy by 10 per cent in four years. "We like to partner to be part of that growth." New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said there are "going to be more jobs with Agropur at the end of the day," at the same announcement on Thursday. When asked about an inconsistency in information coming from the company, Holt said she would follow up with reporters. "Our understanding of their growth plans is that they were going to come out with a larger workforce at the end of this process than today," said Holt. CTV News Atlantic has also sent a request for further comment to Agropur. "We can feel for the folks in Sussex who are hearing the news about the shift of that work," said Holt. "And we're grateful that Agropur has committed to supporting those employees if they choose to relocate to where the new opportunities are. So Agropur is growing in the Miramichi, and actually at the end of this they will have net more employment and activity in New Brunswick than they do today." In a statement, Unifor says it will work closely with affected members "to provide support, advocate for fair treatment, and ensure workers have access to the resources and assistance they need during this transition." "This facility has been an important part of the local economy, and its closure will be felt across the community," says Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray in a news release. "Our priority is making sure members have the support they need - whether that's through job transition, retraining opportunities, or ensuring the strongest possible protections are in place as operations wind down."
South Dakota Board of Economic Development approves funding for dairy processing company in Lake Norden. By DRG Media Group News Apr 11, 2026 | 3:35 PM The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved (April 8, 2026) a Reinvestment Payment Program award for Agropur Inc. Under this program, eligible projects may receive a refund of state sales and use tax they pay on their investment, after achieving project completion. This program provides key support for a major reinvestment project that will modernize production capabilities and strengthen dairy manufacturing in South Dakota. "Ag is king in South Dakota. These approvals reflect our commitment to help South Dakota businesses reinvest in our state," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "By encouraging reinvestment and innovation, we're strengthening key industries and supporting long-term economic growth." The board approved a Reinvestment Payment Program award for Agropur Inc. of up to $835,953. Agropur is investing approximately $65.3 million to overhaul and refurbish the powder drying system in their Lake Norden facility, including replacing key equipment, expanding product offerings, and installing equipment to improve efficiency. The upgrades will restore powder production and enable manufacturing of new whey products. Upon completion, annual powder output is expected to increase by approximately 20 million pounds. "When companies reinvest in South Dakota, it strengthens our workforce and supports long-term economic opportunity," said GOED Commissioner Bill Even. "Projects like this help existing employers remain competitive and continue growing."