Resource Operator II

Agropur•Lake Norden, SD

9d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

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. Areas of responsibility may include: HTST and packaging. (Le Sueur Ingredients only) Areas of responsibility may include: HTST, starter, packaging, vat, belt, secondary starter/powder blend and mozzarella make room and custom processing dryer. (Lake Norden only) Invest in yourself, JOIN AGROPUR. We Dairy you ! Agropur is looking for aResource operator for the Lake Norden's plant ! 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. At Agropur, we invest in YOU: Starting wage of $21.86/h; 6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule; Benefits At Agropur, we invest in YOU: Starting wage of $21.86/h; 6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule; Benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma ort equivalent
Experience in food industry preferred
Good mechanical aptitude
Chemical trainning preferred
Basic math skills
Basic computer 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. (II only)
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.