Whey Evaporator Operator II — Growth & Team Impact

Agropur, inc.; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

401(k) with up to 7% company match

PTO from day one

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur, inc. is seeking an Evaporator Operator II in Minnesota to safely operate whey evaporation equipment, monitor the process, complete documentation, and uphold GMP and HACCP standards.

The role offers a starting rate of $27.90 per hour, two raises per year up to $1.00, a 2-2-3 schedule (5:45 AM–6:00 PM), and double time on Sundays, plus benefits, 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions, PTO from day one, holidays, tuition reimbursement, uniform program and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Ability to read and follow GMP, SOP, HACCP documents.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and time management.
• Basic math and computer skills; able to input and retrieve data.
• Team player with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials or surroundings 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:
• Whey pre-draw tanks.
• Clarifer.
• Fine saver.
• Whey Separator.
• Salt Whey Separator.
• WPC Evaporator.
• Lactose Permeate Evaporator.
• Responsible for whey cream heat treatment.
• Responsible for the whey decolorizing process.
• Unload chemical trucks.
• Load product trucks.
• Responsible for evaporation of lactose permeate to 40% and 60% solids.
• This 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.

Skills

High School Diploma

No experience required

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur, inc. is seeking an Evaporator Operator II in Minnesota to safely operate whey evaporation equipment, monitor the process, complete documentation, and uphold GMP and HACCP standards.

The role offers a starting rate of $27.90 per hour, two raises per year up to $1.00, a 2-2-3 schedule (5:45 AM–6:00 PM), and double time on Sundays, plus benefits, 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions, PTO from day one, holidays, tuition reimbursement, uniform program and more.