Permeate Operator - Night Shift | $27.56/hr + Benefits

Agropur; Town of Luxemburg (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Permeate Operator in Wisconsin to process permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder. The role emphasizes accuracy, GMP adherence, and efficient operation of evaporators, fluid beds, and packaging lines.

You will perform hourly checks, adjust equipment, and ensure product stays within specifications. Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and problem solving are essential for success in this fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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.
• Check 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.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Basic math

Computer skills

Reading SOPs and GMPs

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Evaporator operation

Fluid Bed operation

Packaging line operation

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Permeate Operator in Wisconsin to process permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder. The role emphasizes accuracy, GMP adherence, and efficient operation of evaporators, fluid beds, and packaging lines.

You will perform hourly checks, adjust equipment, and ensure product stays within specifications. Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and problem solving are essential for success in this fast-paced production environment.