Lactose Processing Technician - Night Shift

Agropur; Le Sueur (MN); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life, Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

PTO starting Day 1

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Résumé du poste

Agropur is seeking a Lactose Operator I to efficiently run dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, perform CIP cycles, and ensure a clean, sanitary production environment. The role includes assisting coworkers and maintaining GMP/SOP adherence to ensure high-quality lactose production.

Starting wage is competitive with scheduled pay steps and benefits; in-house training is provided, and advancement opportunities are available within a collaborative team culture that values safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment preferred.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Assist other coworkers with tasks and duties within the department as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

Connaissances

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer basics

Quality control

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Agropur is seeking a Lactose Operator I to efficiently run dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, perform CIP cycles, and ensure a clean, sanitary production environment. The role includes assisting coworkers and maintaining GMP/SOP adherence to ensure high-quality lactose production.

Starting wage is competitive with scheduled pay steps and benefits; in-house training is provided, and advancement opportunities are available within a collaborative team culture that values safety