Operations Lead

Agropur•Le Sueur, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Resource Operator in Le Sueur, MN. The Resource Operator II is carries out all operator tasks in all applicable areas of the plant and provides shift coverage during employee breaks and vacations. Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Train other workers on various tasks as needed. Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation. Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans. Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner. Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows. Complete pre-operational log before production run. Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean in Place) systems proficiently. Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run. Recognize and correct factors outside of acceptable operating parameters. Understand interaction between computer and machinery and adjust systems as needed. Clean and set up functions of areas and processes. Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events. Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment. Accurately take and log frequent readings. Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced. Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed. Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
Manufacturing experience.
Good mechanical aptitude required.
Strong leader skills.

Responsibilities

Carry out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Train other workers on various tasks as needed.
Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.
Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
Take all area samples for micro and analytical results in a timely manner.
Obtain and maintain working knowledge of production and CIP circuit flows.
Complete pre-operational log before production run.
Operate all cheese/whey equipment and CIP (Clean in Place) systems proficiently.
Return all sample vials to laboratory after production run.
Recognize and correct factors outside of acceptable operating parameters.
Understand interaction between computer and machinery and adjust systems as needed.
Clean and set up functions of areas and processes.
Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Identify information by categorizing, estimating and/or recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events.
Safely and effectively follow start up procedure of equipment.
Accurately take and log frequent readings.
Regulate factors; making adjustments depending on type of cheese/whey being produced.
Perform Operator-level troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery as needed.
Effectively monitor whey, permeate and lactose flows.