Lactose Processing Technician II — Career Growth

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short and Long-term Disability

401(k) with up to 7% company

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 the United States is seeking a Lactose Operator II to run dairy processing equipment, perform CIP cycles, and ensure clean and sanitized production areas. You will monitor variables, adjust process conditions, and help with crystallization and drying of lactose powders.

The role requires at least two years in dairy or food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and teamwork to meet safety and quality standards. Starting wage is $27.90/hr with scheduled increases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment required.
• Experience with the operation of pharmaceutical equipment and related processes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate all key pieces of dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, performing CIP as needed and per schedule.
• Follow complex procedure equipment start-up.
• Run equipment involving crystallization tanks and refining lactose crystals before drying into lactose powder.
• Regulate solids and temperature, making adjustments for product type.
• Take frequent readings, logging up to fifty variables.
• Operate CIP cycles, troubleshoot and maintain machinery.
• Clean and sanitize all parts and areas of the Lactose department.
• Assist with product processing and packaging including handling of 25 kg bags.
• Maintain knowledge of product flow and piping; troubleshoot as needed.
• Understand valves and pumps; operate pharma processes including Granulac and Duralac.
• Complete processes such as reprocessing lactose, heating, filtration, and packaging.
• Maintain extensive log sheets and deviation documentation; troubleshoot safety hazards.
• Change dust collector socks and perform light maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharma equipment operation

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in the United States is seeking a Lactose Operator II to run dairy processing equipment, perform CIP cycles, and ensure clean and sanitized production areas. You will monitor variables, adjust process conditions, and help with crystallization and drying of lactose powders.

The role requires at least two years in dairy or food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and teamwork to meet safety and quality standards. Starting wage is $27.90/hr with scheduled increases.