Permeate Operator

Agropur; United States; On-site; USD 37,966; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Rate: $27.56/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading dairy processing company seeks a Permeate Operator in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. The role involves processing permeate into high-quality deproteinized whey powder and performing equipment checks to ensure product specifications are met. Training is provided, and the starting hourly rate is competitive. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Agropur promotes workplace diversity and offers several benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Attention to detail is critical for quality checks.
• Basic math skills for measurements are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly checks on equipment to maintain product quality.
• Shutdown, clean, and restart assigned machines as needed.
• Complete quality checks for water quality and chemical concentration.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Permeate Operator is responsible for the processing of permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder. Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

We are looking for a Permeate Operator in Luxemburg, Wisconsin USA.

How Agropur Invests in YOU:

• Starting Rate: $27.56/hour
• Sunday Double Time
• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthy work/life balance

Schedule: 2-2-3 6pm to 6am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make any necessary adjustments to keep product within customer and organization specifications.
  • Machines Include: Evaporator, Fluid Bed, and Packaging.
  • Checks include: flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, fans speeds, amps readings, moisture, and percent solids.
• Shutdown, clean, and start up assigned machines on a daily basis or when required.
• Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIPed and set up backup for production as required.
• Load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers.
  • Types of trailers include: Dry cargo, bulk powder, and liquid tanks.
• Complete needed quality checks for Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers.
• Complete tasks as required in the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Experience in a dairy environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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