Coagulator Operator - Nights

Agropur • Weyauwega, WI

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About The Position

The Coagulator Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the continuous batch process cheese making equipment.

Requirements

• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience Required: No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Certification/Licensure Required: Cheese Makers and/or Pasteurizer License preferred; in-house training toward Licensure provided.
• Skills Required: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cheese making experience preferred.
• Cheese Makers and/or Pasteurizer License preferred; in-house training toward Licensure provided.

Responsibilities

• Understand the entire feta make process.
• Set up and run the daily production schedule as needed.
• Monitor all ingredients used and replenish as needed.
• Oversee the operation of the coagulator and make corrections as needed.
• Oversee all conveyors and make corrections as needed.
• Monitor ware items on equipment and replace per Agropur policy.
• Monitor the product to keep within make-specification and adjust as needed.
• Wash equipment as needed and maintain a clean environment.
• Aid Production Supervisor when running trials.
• Monitor all chemicals and replenish as needed.
• Advise Production Supervisor of issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate with other plant workers/operators as needed.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED