Job Type:
Regular
INVEST IN YOU, JOIN AGROPUR.
We have an immediate opening for a Whey Operator at our Weyauwega, Wisconsin location.
How Agropur Invests in you:
Starting pay of $27.97/hour
Hours: 223 Schedule, 7 PM to 7 AM, 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
What this role is about:
The Whey Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various positions in the whey department, processing whey into high quality whey ingredients by following standard procedures, method and practices.
Operate Lactose System & Crystallizers including: Start-Up, Shutdown, CIP, Hourly Readings and Packaging.
Operate Reduce Lactose Dryer & Finisher including: Start-Up, Shutdown, CIP, Hourly Readings and Packaging.
Operate Evaporator, HTST, Separators and Filtration Equipment including: Start-Up, Shutdown, CIP, Hourly Readings.
Operate RO System and Polisher including: Start-Up, Shutdown, CIP, Hourly Readings.
CIP Tanks, Silos and Line Circuits as required.
Perform Laboratory Sample Tests as required.
Complete Master Sanitation Tasks as required.
Safely and efficiently load and unload Dry Cargo Trailers.
Safely and efficiently load and unload Tanker Trucks
Safely and efficiently operate a Lift Truck.
What you need to be a Whey Operator:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Food manufacturing experience is an asset
Lift Truck License required: in-house training provided.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks; carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions; complete simple checklists and required documentation.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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.