Dryer Operator

Agropur, inc.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 31,850 - 33,227; 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 and floating holidays

Advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Agropur in Jerome, ID is hiring a Dryer Operator I to manage the whey permeate dryer and ensure quality permeate and protein powder production. You will perform daily operations, cleaning, and basic maintenance while following SOPs and sanitation schedules.

Starting wage is $23.12 per hour with two raises within the first year up to $1.00, plus shift differential and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, a 401(k) with matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, GMPs, SDS, and HACCP documents.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists.
• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly and work with automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the whey permeate dryer and ensure product quality.
• Perform daily equipment cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Sustain and support automated systems.
• Adhere to SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules.

Skills

Reading procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting wage of $23.12
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday 5PM to 5AM
• 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

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Dryer Operator I in Jerome, ID. The Dryer Operator is responsible for operating the whey permeate dryer and ensuring optimum daily performance and quality permeate and protein powder production.

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the dryer operation.
• Perform operator level maintenance when needed.
• Safe operation and sanitation of equipment.
• Sustain and support automated systems.
• Follow procedures and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules.

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a related field required.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

Where you'll be working:

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as: mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as: deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.

• As North America's largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world's most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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.

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