Separator Operator Nights

Agropur; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short &

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with up to 7% company

3 Weeks PTO on day 1

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

2 pay increases within first year

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Separator Operator to monitor separators and ensure optimum daily performance in a manufacturing environment. The role involves operating equipment in the separator room, performing routine cleaning, logging readings, and following GMP, SOP, HACCP procedures.

No previous experience is required; on-the-job training is provided, with potential for advancement. The position offers Thursdays–Saturdays, nights 5PM–5AM with a night shift premium and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Able to read and follow GMP, SOP, SDS, GMP and HACCP procedures.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor separators and ensure peak daily performance.
• Operate and clean equipment in the separator room.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow GMP, SOP, safety and HACCP programs.
• Record and review readings; log ~50 variables.
• Triage equipment issues and perform minor repairs.
• Clean and sanitize all parts of the whey separator department.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type:Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Rate of Pay: $22.04/hour

• $1.50 Night Shift Premium

• Schedule:Thursday - Saturday and every other Sunday, 5PM - 5AM NIGHTS

• Double time on Sundays

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

  • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1

  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

  • Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• 2 pay increases within first year

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

The Separator Operator is responsible for monitoring the separators and ensuring optimum daily performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the separator room.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all GMP, SOP, safety and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings and reviewing information by telephone, in written form or in person.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events.
• Perform operator level maintenance when needed.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Follow complex startup procedure of equipment.
• Monitor raw whey flow through the Clarifiers and Separators for skimming and sending to whey HTST and whey UF for further processing.
• Regulate factors such as skims and temperature, making adjustments depending on the type of whey to be produced.
• Take frequent readings and log upwards of fifty variables.
• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machinery.
• Clean and sanitize all parts of Whey Separator department including walls, floors, and equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position may involve operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The individual who will own this role

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.

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