Dairy VAT/EFV Operator — Growth, Benefits & Training

Agropur Cooperative; Minnesota; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

SDI/LI

401(k) with company contributions

PTO from Day 1

Paid holidays & floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program + shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Minnesota is seeking a Vat/EFV Operator to oversee the pasteurized and standardized milk processing with cultures and additives. You will monitor vats, manage ingredient additions, collect samples, and log data across multiple processes in a fast-paced dairy environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with in-house training provided; prior food-industry exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; in-house training provided.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Minimum one year of experience in a food service, food plant or sanitation environment preferred.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills; basic computer operational skills; able to input data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the vat process and maintain logs.
• Mix and prepare ingredients; monitor vats filling with milk.
• Take samples, log variables and evaluate coagulated milk.
• Monitor and control pH, starter usage, and ingredient additions.
• Record requirements on sheets and in the WonderWare system.
• Perform CIP cycles and sanitize all components of the vats area.
• Troubleshoot machines, support safety policies, and report hazards.
• Unload UF milk trucks and maintain clean, sanitary work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Reading/comprehension

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in Minnesota is seeking a Vat/EFV Operator to oversee the pasteurized and standardized milk processing with cultures and additives. You will monitor vats, manage ingredient additions, collect samples, and log data across multiple processes in a fast-paced dairy environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with in-house training provided; prior food-industry exposure is preferred.