Evaporator Operator

Agropur inc. • Lake Norden, SD

43d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Evaporator Operator in Lake Norden, SD Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator. Monitor raw whey flow into balance tank, through pasteurizer and to evaporator for condensing and then ultimately to a crystallizer tank for drying into dried Sweet Dairy Whey powder production. Regulate factors such as whey solids and temperature and make adjustments depending on the type of whey to be produced. Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams. 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

Requirements

• Minimum 3 months' experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Good command of English (spoken and written)
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Experience in the dairy and/or food industry (asset)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the whey evaporator.
• Monitor raw whey flow into balance tank, through pasteurizer and to evaporator for condensing and then ultimately to a crystallizer tank for drying into dried Sweet Dairy Whey powder production.
• Regulate factors such as whey solids and temperature and make adjustments depending on the type of whey to be produced.

Benefits

• Starting at $25.64/hour
• 2 pay increases within first year up to $1.00
• Double pay on Sundays + $1.50 night differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• $1.50/hour shift differential between the hours of 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
• Holiday pay and Double pay on Sundays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees