2nd Shift Dairy Processing Operator – Evaporators & Dryers

Great Lakes Cheese in; Town of Adams (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a production technician to operate and clean the AMVR evaporator, and the TFD and MSD spray dryers, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will perform required lab work, monitor product quality, keep accurate records, and adhere to GMP and Safe Quality Food standards while meeting regulatory requirements. Shift hours are 4:00PM–4:00AM, with pay between $25.80 and $26.45 per hour, NY-specific.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to change quickly.
• Understand operation of evaporator and dryer and be capable of making process adjustments.
• Basic computer skills.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Basic math skills to adjust process changes.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and clean the AMVR Evaporator in automatic and manual modes.
• Operate and clean the TFD and MSD spray dryers.
• Perform lab work as required.
• Recognize deficiencies in product.
• Operate equipment in preparation for cream shipments.
• Troubleshoot and solve any productions problem during operation.
• Keep all records accurate and up to date.
• Keep equipment and plant in condition that will meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Adaptability

Evaporator operation

Dryer operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Manufacturing processes understanding

Tools

SAP

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a production technician to operate and clean the AMVR evaporator, and the TFD and MSD spray dryers, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will perform required lab work, monitor product quality, keep accurate records, and adhere to GMP and Safe Quality Food standards while meeting regulatory requirements. Shift hours are 4:00PM–4:00AM, with pay between $25.80 and $26.45 per hour, NY-specific.