Night Evaporator Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Evaporator Operator to provide operation and maintenance support in the Evaporator department. The role emphasizes safe work practices, adherence to GMP and SQF standards, and regulatory compliance in a dairy processing plant.

You will perform routine cleaning, operate CIP equipment, monitor HTST and RO systems, and maintain accurate production records while ensuring product quality and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience with the Evaporator process or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Evaporator, tower area and ground floor, keep work area clean and sanitary.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Operate CIP equipment and complete wash up timely.
• Record lot numbers and maintain production records.
• Load-out bulk tankers of condensed whey.
• Monitor and operate the evaporator and pasteurization systems.
• Ensure product meets specifications and prevent spills.
• Follow GMP, HACCP and SQF policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CIP equipment

HTST pasteurizer

Reverse osmosis system

Job description

General Purpose:

Provide operation and maintenance support to the Evaporator department within the plant. Perform tasks in a safe manner and follow safety and environmental regulations. Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Evaporator, tower area and ground floor. Keep clean and sanitary, picking up and putting away clamps, gaskets and pipes when not in use
• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Complete wash up in a timely fashion and operate CIP equipment
• Record lot numbers
• Load-out bulk tankers of condensed whey
• Operate the reverse osmosis system
• Ensure product meets specifications
• Prevent spills
• Maintain operating records
• Monitor equipment for abuse and break-downs
• Control and monitor HTST pasteurizer, including the documentation of production and non-production activities in accordance with customer, state, and USDA requirements
• Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
• Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports
• 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
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of experience with the Evaporator process andor related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill set must include proficient use of computers
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans