Whey Evaporator Operator II – Growth & Benefits

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 38,435 - 39,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

PTO from day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur in Minnesota is seeking an Evaporator Operator II to safely and efficiently run whey evaporator equipment and support the evaporation process from start to finish.

This role offers a starting rate of $27.90 per hour with two pay increases within a year, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO from day one, and tuition reimbursement. No experience required; in-house training provided; strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to GMP, SOP, and HACCP.
• Good math and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes and review information by telephone, in written form or in person.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and 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 complicated startup procedure of equipment.
• Monitor raw whey flow into balance tank, through pasteurizer and to evaporator for condensing and then ultimately to a crystallizer tank for drying into Whey Powder production.
• Regulate factors such as whey solids and temperature and make 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 maintenance of machinery.
• Clean and sanitize all parts of Whey Evaporator department including walls, floors, and equipment.
• Assist all other coworkers with training, tasks and duties within the department.
• Safety and efficiently operate the following equipment/machinery:

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team player

Strong math skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Agropur in Minnesota is seeking an Evaporator Operator II to safely and efficiently run whey evaporator equipment and support the evaporation process from start to finish.

This role offers a starting rate of $27.90 per hour with two pay increases within a year, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO from day one, and tuition reimbursement. No experience required; in-house training provided; strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.