Permeate Operator

About the role

The Permeate Operator is responsible for the processing of permeate into high quality deproteinized whey powder. Agropur values a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented environment where employees can make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make any necessary adjustments to keep product within customer and organization specifications.
• Machines Include: Evaporator, Fluid Bed, and Packaging. Checks include: flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, fans speeds, amps readings, moisture, and percent solids.
• Shutdown, clean, and start up assigned machines on a daily basis or when required.
• Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIPed and set up backup for production as required.
• Load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers. Types of trailers include: Dry cargo, bulk powder, and liquid tanks.
• Complete needed quality checks for Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers.
• Complete tasks as required in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol: Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Qualifications

• To deliver these results, candidates should have:
• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• A professional manner in dealing with others and maintaining constructive working relationships.

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Document and procedure understanding (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, HACCP).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills.
• Follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Professional demeanor.

Benefits

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

Pay

Starting Rate: $27.56/hour

Sunday Double Time: Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00 and $1.50.

Schedule

2-2-3 6pm to 6am