Evaporator Operator (Night Shift)

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleaning of the cream pasteurizer, evaporator and dryer includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and dry cleaning on a daily basis.
• Know proper established start up and shut down procedures.
• 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.
• Facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Report to management for other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.

Education And/Or Experience

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• 401k with a company match

Reports To

Plant Supervisor

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.