Permeate Operator

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We are actively seeking a Permeate Operator on the NIGHT shift for our Luxemburg, Wisconsin location.

How Agropur Invests in you:

• Starting pay of $25.18/hour
• $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 the Permeate Operator role is about:

• The Permeate Operator is responsible for the processing of permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder.
• Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotations on NIGHTS: 6 PM - 6 AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make any necessary adjustments to keep product within customer and organization specifications.
  • Machines Include: Evaporator, Fluid Bed, and Packaging.
  • Checks include: flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, fans speeds, amps readings, moisture, and percent solids.
• Shutdown, clean, and start up assigned machines on a daily basis or when required.
• Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIPed and set up backup for production as required.
• Load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers.
  • Types of trailers include: Dry cargo, bulk powder, and liquid tanks.
• Complete needed quality checks for Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers.
• Complete tasks as required in the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you need to be a Permeate Operator:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Experience in a dairy environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

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

Where You'll Be Working:

• Our Luxemburg, WI, plant is home to about 170 employees. This facility produces mozzarella and provolone cheese, as well as various whey streams.

• Luxemburg is located between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, WI. Luxemburg offers the benefits of small town living while only minutes from a multitude of entertainment options. Luxemburg has many outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Visit the Luxemburg Chamber site http://luxemburgchamber.com for more information on local events.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.