BiPro/Membrane Operator

Agropur Cooperative; Jerome (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Jerome, ID is seeking a BiPro/Membrane Operator to run the ion-exchange and membrane filtration steps that create whey protein isolates. You will operate equipment and oversee production processes to ensure high-quality BiPro product.

Starting wage is $25.86 per hour with two raises within the first year, plus shift differential and Sunday double time. We value accuracy, teamwork, and a respectful, inclusive workplace with health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Able to scope tasks, plan steps, and meet objectives.
• Effective verbal and written communication with managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Regulate production factors to meet set points and adjust as needed.
• Take readings and log up to 50 variables per hour.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task planning

Job description

Job Type: Regular Working

At Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. An environment aligned with a clear mission:

Starting wage of $25.86 Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00 $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday 5AM to 5PM

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 a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

How your role contributes to that mission

We are looking for a BiPro/Membrane Operator in Jerome, ID. The BiPro/Membrane Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the proprietary ion-exchange and membrane filtering processes which create whey protein isolates. The BiPro/Membrane Operator position utilizes advanced equipment and oversees crucial production steps to create high quality BiPro whey protein isolate product. Operate equipment and control processes in the production of high quality/high value whey products, successfully applying learned knowledge of processes and production methods. Effectively operate state-of-the-market equipment involved with the isolation of protein products.

Responsibilities

• Regulate production factors such as solids, temperature, pH; making adjustments to meet all set points.
• Take frequent readings; accurately logging up to 50 variables per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

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.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).