Whey Processing Operator: Day Shift, Quality & Safety

QPS Employment Group; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group invites applications for an Operator position in Wisconsin, focusing on whey processing and quality control. The role targets candidates eager to learn in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting while ensuring product safety and quality.

The job requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs, coordination of SOPs, and operation of CIP and HTST systems. Day shift hours are 6:00am–6:00pm. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to work a day shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sample, test, and document product quantity and quality to meet specifications using FT120 testing equipment.
• Load and unload trucks following SOPs.
• Identify and maintain HTST/pasteurization charts in compliance with WDA and FDA regulations.
• Operate and monitor CIP wash pH and perform CIP on equipment and storage vessels, including chemical testing and titration.
• Support food safety by adhering to sanitation SOPs and SQF requirements.
• Assist with startup, operation, and shutdown of evaporator, ultra-filtration, and RO membrane systems, whey HTST, and CIP systems.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and training to promote a safe working environment.
• Monitor storage of cow water and soft water to ensure supply for CIP and boilers.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in other plant areas to meet production goals.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Tools

FT120 equipment

Job description

QPS Employment Group invites applications for an Operator position in Wisconsin, focusing on whey processing and quality control. The role targets candidates eager to learn in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting while ensuring product safety and quality.

The job requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs, coordination of SOPs, and operation of CIP and HTST systems. Day shift hours are 6:00am–6:00pm. Equal opportunity employer.