Evaporator Operator - Relief

Dairy Farmers of America; Winthrop (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Evaporator Operator to operate and maintain the evaporator, perform CIP, and support production lines in a Minnesota facility. The role requires flexibility to cover 6pm–6am shifts with rotating weekends and as needed for training.

You will follow GMPs, HAACP/SQF training, maintain logs, ensure product quality, and work safely in a team environment. High school diploma preferred and prior production or general manufacturing experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the start, run, and shutdown of the evaporator.
• Perform CIP on evaporator and related equipment.
• Maintain logs and complete quality checks.
• Assist production lines as needed.
• Ensure product meets specifications.
• Maintain GMP and safety compliance.
• Attend required training (GMP, HACCP, SQF, Safety).

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced environment

Math ability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

6pm - 6am

Rotating weekends and relief shifts as needed

General Purpose

Operate and maintain the evaporator while performing CIP on the production equipment, silos, and production lines. Perform master sanitation and preventative maintenance tasks in the evaporator room. This job will require a flexible schedule when production requires it or for training purposes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the start, run, and shutdown of the evaporator


• Work relief shifts for the evaporator as production requires.


• Assist production lines as determined by supervisor


• Perform CIP on evaporator and all associated equipment that would affect the evaporator performance


• Ensure all product produced is within the proper specifications


• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate logs


• Master and understand the product flow through the systems to each silo


• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues


• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements


• Attend required training, including but not limited to: GMP's, HAACP, SQF, and Safety


• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Production or general work experienced preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions


• Able to effectively work in a team environment


• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans