Evaporator Operator

Summary Of Functions

Operate cream processing, evaporators and dryer in a safe, sanitary manner. Operations include cream pasteurizing, condensing and drying of product, cleaning of cream pasteurizer, evaporator, dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results while in operation.

• Cleaning of the cream pasteurizer, evaporator and dryer includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and dry cleaning on a daily basis.
• Inspect tailings.
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean evaporator and dryer.
• Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves and pumps.
• Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
• Monitor moisture, fat and scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
• Check inside of dryer for powder build up, and react accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit)
• Inspect tailings.
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean evaporator and dryer.
• Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves and pumps.
• Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.

Requirements

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems, and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.