Dryer Operator - Dairy Manufacturing

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Dryer Operator to support our dairy ingredients manufacturing operations. You will operate, monitor, and adjust industrial drying equipment to convert liquid dairy products into high-quality powders and ingredients.

Responsibilities include equipment setup and shutdown, sampling and basic quality checks, accurate production documentation, and cleaning and sanitizing dryers and surrounding areas while following safety, GMP, and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust industrial drying equipment to convert liquid dairy products into powders and ingredients.
• Perform equipment setup and shutdown.
• Conduct sampling and basic quality checks.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Clean and sanitize dryers and surrounding areas.

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Dryer Operator to support our dairy ingredients manufacturing operations. In this role, you will operate, monitor, and adjust industrial drying equipment to safely and efficiently convert liquid dairy products into high-quality powders and ingredients. Responsibilities include equipment setup and shutdown, sampling and basic quality checks, accurate production documentation, and cleaning and sanitizing dryers and surrounding areas. You will strictly follow safety, GMP, and food safety procedures while collaborating with maintenance and quality teams in a fast-paced, continuous-improvement environment.