Lactose Operator

Agropur•Le Sueur Cheese, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactose Operator I is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all equipment and machinery related to lactose processing. This position also performs Clean In Place cycles, keeping all equipment and the processing environment clean and sanitized. In addition, this position is expected to clean and sanitize equipment and their work environment to maintain a high-quality food production environment. The Lactose Operator I may also assist coworkers with tasks within the department as assigned. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives—is essential to achieving the best results. An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
No experience required; in-house training provided.
Experience in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment preferred.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to legibly document work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate all the key pieces of dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, performing CIP as needed and per schedule.
Successfully follow complex procedure equipment start-up.
Proficiently run equipment involving emptying crystallization tanks, and refining lactose crystals before drying into Lactose powder.
Regulate factors such as solids and temperature, making adjustments depending on the type of product to be produced.
Take frequent readings, logging up to fifty variables.
Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles, troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery.
Clean and sanitize all parts and areas of the Lactose department including walls, floors and equipment.
Assist with product processing and packaging including handling of 25 kg bags.
Maintain knowledge of product flow’s and trace piping, troubleshooting as needed.
Maintain knowledge of valves and pumps.
Assist other coworkers with tasks and duties within the department as assigned.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.