Lactose Operator

Are you our next Lactose Operator in Le Sueur, MN? The Lactose Operator is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all equipment and machinery related to lactose processing.

How Agropur Invests in you:

• Starting pay of $27.00/hr

• Hours: 6 PM to 6 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule. Work only 14 days in a month!

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Tuition Reimbursement

What this role is about:

• Operate all the key pieces of dairy processing equipment in the Lactose department, performing CIP as needed and per schedule.

• Proficiently run equipment involving emptying crystallization tanks, and refining lactose crystals before drying into Lactose powder.

• Regulate factors such as solids and temperature, making adjustments depending on the type of product to be produced.

• Take frequent readings, logging up to fifty variables.

• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles, troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery.

• Assist with product processing and packaging including handling of 25 kg bags.

• Maintain knowledge of product flow's and trace piping, troubleshooting as needed.

What you need to be a Lactose Operator:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment required.

• Experience with the operation of pharmaceutical equipment and related processes.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

Where you'll be working:

Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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