Company Overview:
Founded in 1938, Agropur cooperative is a proven Canadian dairy industry leader, with annual sales in excess of three billion dollars. With 3,459 shareholders, Agropur has close to 5,700 employees across 27 production facilities, numerous distribution centres and offices across
Canada, the
U.S. and
Argentina. Furthermore, Agropur processes three billion litres of milk annually and offers an impressive array of products, including such popular brands as Natrel, Sealtest, Québon, Oka,
Island Farms, Yoplait, Agropur Signature and Grand Cheddar.
Products/Brands or Clients:
One of Agropur's priorities is delivering products that reflect the latest tastes and trends. Another is to make quality products that fulfill its criteria for freshness, authenticity and healthy eating. Making these products more accessible and inviting, promoting their versatility, and generating excitement through innovation - these are Agropur's challenges.
For over seven decades, Agropur has served consumers with outstanding reliability, providing them with a complete line of dairy products. The passion of the early years is still there, enriched with the know-how and wisdom acquired over time.
More than ever, the Cooperative wants to ensure that the quality of these products - a reflection of the expertise of its human resources - continues to be the best guarantee of satisfaction.
Providing innovative nutritional products and contributing individually and collectively to a promising future are commitments adhered to every day by a human chain that is sensitive to basic values.
Want a nourishing career? At Agropur, we are the ingredient to your success!Competitive working conditions, personalized training sessions, attractive career opportunities and succession programs help to develop a qualified, dynamic and dedicated workforce.
Working at Agropur means working in an environment steeped in authentic values; Agropur fosters a work environment in which communication, teamwork and collaboration are paramount, and where respect, honesty and integrity are nurtured at every level. Our legacy depends upon our dedicated and devoted employees. We are looking for motivated, talented, and dynamic individuals who want to contribute to the unique challenges and innovation of our organization.
Today, Agropur is one of
Canada’s top three companies in its sector, and is still growing. From the farm to the table, Agropur offers its employees an organization that is committed to its history, values, employees, members and customers.
Succession Program
Agropur’s succession programs encourage career advancement opportunities as well as internal staff mobility, assisting our employees across
Canada to develop and evolve within the organization. All job opportunities are available online at www.careeragropur.com.
Professional Development Opportunities
We also offer professional development opportunities and training sessions tailored to the needs of our employees. To ensure that the organization continues to thrive, we have created a program to support the transfer of knowledge and expertise, at all levels of the organization.
Occupational Health & Safety
The health and safety of our employees is our first priority. A strong health and safety focus is prevalent at each location with committees, employee involvement, recognition, training and a culture which focuses on accident prevention. Agropur is committed to a safe work environment and a “zero accident” objective for all of our employees.
Recognition Program
Our Recognition Program acknowledges the contribution and efforts made by every employee. The Recognition of Years of Services Program is a way for the organization to thank our employees for their commitment, dedication and loyalty.
Social Engagement
We take an active interest in the residents of the communities in which we operate. Agropur is involved in the economic and social development through our industry /international commitments, donation and sponsorship programs and Employee Fundraising Campaigns in which Agropur matches employee contributions dollar for dollar. Contributing to the community is a core value of the Cooperative.
Environmental Engagement
Respectful of our environment and conscious to protect our natural resources, Agropur has had many environmentally sound practices in place for many years. A number of projects are underway at all levels of the organization; including initiatives related to recycling, waste water, air quality and energy efficiency.
Agropur wants to be a world class organization. This is not just some vague pipe dream; it is an attitude backed by a will to succeed that is generating concrete results. The past ten years have produced clear evidence of Agropur's potential and dedication to excellence. To view our awards & prizes please visit www.agropur.com.
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| Company Information: |
| Industry |
Packaged Goods |
| Location | Markham, ON, Canada |
| # Employees |
500 + |
| Public/Private |
Privately Owned |
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