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: 223 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.
Education Required:
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.
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.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.