Dairy Evaporator Operator - Night Shift

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate $26.49/hr

Night shift differential $1.50/hr

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Annual incentive up to $1000

Paid holidays & 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Agropur is seeking an Evaporator Operator I to run the whey evaporator and ensure optimum daily performance. You will manage startup procedures, monitor whey flow, regulate solids and temperature, and log extensive process data while maintaining GMP, HACCP, and QA standards.

Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth and training. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative setting with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials or surroundings and review information by telephone, in written form or in person.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
• Perform operator level maintenance when needed.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Follow complicated startup procedure of equipment.
• Monitor raw whey flow into balance tank, through pasteurizer and to evaporator for condensing and then ultimately to a crystallizer tank for drying into dried Sweet Dairy Whey powder production.
• Regulate factors such as whey solids and temperature and make adjustments depending on the type of whey to be produced.
• Take frequent readings and log upwards of fifty variables.
• Operate Clean-In-Place (CIP) cycles.
• Troubleshoot and maintenance of machinery.
• Clean and sanitize all parts of Whey Evaporator department including walls, floors, and equipment.
• Assist all other coworkers with training, tasks and duties within the department.

Skills

Communication

Reading procedures

Basic math

Computer skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Agropur is seeking an Evaporator Operator I to run the whey evaporator and ensure optimum daily performance. You will manage startup procedures, monitor whey flow, regulate solids and temperature, and log extensive process data while maintaining GMP, HACCP, and QA standards.

Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth and training. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative setting with a strong commitment to safety and quality.