Dairy Permeate Operator — Night Shift, Growth & Benefits

Agropur Cooperative; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in the United States is seeking a Permeate Operator to process permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder, ensuring conformance to specifications and safety standards.

The role rewards accuracy, GMP compliance, and teamwork, with opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a night shift differential plus two pay increases in the first year.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Read and adhere to GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Basic computer operation; input and retrieve data.
• Follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete checklists and documentation.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Make decisions in line with policies and laws.
• Learn new skills quickly and achieve high performance.
• Problem-solving by applying knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Maintain professional relationships and contribute to measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make adjustments to meet specifications.
• Checks: flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, fan speeds, amps, moisture, and solids.
• Shutdown, clean, and start up machines daily or as required.
• Set up lines, silos, and tanks for CIP and production backups.
• Load/unload outgoing and incoming trailers (dry, bulk powder, liquid).
• Complete quality checks for Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule tasks.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• STOP unsafe acts; follow safety rules and report hazards; support safety programs.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in the United States is seeking a Permeate Operator to process permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder, ensuring conformance to specifications and safety standards.

The role rewards accuracy, GMP compliance, and teamwork, with opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a night shift differential plus two pay increases in the first year.