Whey Utility Operator I

Agropur • Hull, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Whey Utility Operator in Hull, Iowa. The Whey Utility Operator I develops and maintains a working knowledge of all whey plant positions to assist with personnel shortages thereby meeting manufacturing requirements in accordance with organization and customer needs. Know how to operate every piece of equipment in use in the whey department. Assist in covering operator absences/vacations. Coach new employees on equipment operations, work and safety procedures. Assist operators with any equipment questions or repairs. Coach operators on new equipment and new techniques. Assist in all special GMP, Safety, or equipment training. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the operators conform to production and processing standards. Ensure completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule for all whey department areas within the facility. Help cover major department projects, sock changes and dryer CIP’s. Understand and operate SAP, MES system, and RF gun. Be able to train others in SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Forklift Certification required; on-the-job training/certification provided.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all whey plant positions to assist with personnel shortages thereby meeting manufacturing requirements in accordance with organization and customer needs.
• Operates every piece of equipment in use in the whey department.
• Assists in covering operator absences/vacations.
• Coaches new employees on equipment operations, work and safety procedures.
• Assists operators with any equipment questions or repairs.
• Coaches operators on new equipment and new techniques.
• Assists in all special GMP, Safety, or equipment training.
• Observes work and monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the operators conform to production and processing standards.
• Ensures completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule for all whey department areas within the facility.
• Helps cover major department projects, sock changes and dryer CIP’s.
• Understands and operates SAP, MES system, and RF gun.
• Trains others in SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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