Lactose Processing Technician - Dairy GMP Specialist

Agropur Cooperative; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short and Long-term Disability Health

401(k) with up to 7% company CONTRIBUT

PTO starting Day 1

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Minnesota is seeking a Lactose Operator II to efficiently run dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, perform CIP cycles, and maintain clean, sanitized facilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to GMP.

Responsibilities include monitoring process variables, recording data, loading 25 kg bags, and supporting product processing and packaging. Starting wage is $27.90 per hour with two raises within a year; schedule 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM,

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment.
• Experience with the operation of pharmaceutical equipment and related processes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.

Responsibilities

• Operate all the key pieces of dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, performing CIP as needed and per schedule.
• Successfully follow complex procedure equipment start-up.
• Proficiently run equipment involving emptying crystallization tanks, and refining lactose crystals before drying into Lactose powder.
• Regulate factors such as solids and temperature, making adjustments depending on the type of product to be produced.
• Take frequent readings, logging up to fifty variables.
• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles, troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery.
• Clean and sanitize all parts and areas of the Lactose department including walls, floors and equipment.
• Assist with product processing and packaging including handling of 25 kg bags.
• Maintain knowledge of product flow’s and trace piping, troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of valves and pumps.
• Proficiently operate pharma equipment and processes including Granulac and Duralac processes.
• Proficiently complete processes include reprocessing lactose, addition of processing aids, heating and dissolution, filtration and operation of a filter press, secondary crystallization, drying Granulac with product separation at startup and shut down, operation of beta mix tanks, drum dryer, milling, product classification and packaging in drums or boxes.
• The pharmaceutical process requires extensive log sheet and data recording, process deviation documentation, and trouble shooting.
• Change dust collector socks and perform light preventative maintenance and valve repair.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Protocol Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in Minnesota is seeking a Lactose Operator II to efficiently run dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, perform CIP cycles, and maintain clean, sanitized facilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to GMP.

Responsibilities include monitoring process variables, recording data, loading 25 kg bags, and supporting product processing and packaging. Starting wage is $27.90 per hour with two raises within a year; schedule 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM,