Evaporator Operator DAYS

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We have an immediate opening for an Evaporator Operator at our Le Sueur, MN location. The Evaporator Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various equipment and machinery related to the separation/evaporation process, ensuring optimum daily performance.

• Starting pay of $27.00/hour

• Hours: DAYS, 2-2-3 Schedule, enjoy every other weekend off!

• $1.50 night shift premium

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• Double Time on Sundays

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

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Advancement Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid parental leave

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator.

• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.

• Perform operator level maintenance when needed.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• One year of manufacturing experience 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.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

Where you'll be working:

Le Sueur, MN

• Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

• Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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