Night Evaporator Operator
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Job overview
Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Night Evaporator Operator. The Night Evaporator Operator at Dairy Farmers of America provides operation and maintenance support for the evaporator department, ensuring safe, sanitary processes while following GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role involves equipment monitoring, cleaning, record keeping, and adherence to training and quality standards.
Key focus areas include Maintain evaporator, tower area and ground floor, Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, and Operate CIP equipment and complete wash up.
Important skills include Proficient Use Of Computers, Read English, Write English, and Speak English. Preferred (not required): CIP Equipment Operation, Reverse Osmosis System Operation, HTST Pasteurizer Control And Monitoring, and CIP Validations.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Job Duties
General Purpose:
Provide operation and maintenance support to the Evaporator department within the plant. Perform tasks in a safe manner and follow safety and environmental regulations. Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain Evaporator, tower area and ground floor. Keep clean and sanitary, picking up and putting away clamps, gaskets and pipes when not in use
Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
Complete wash up in a timely fashion and operate CIP equipment
Record lot numbers
Load-out bulk tankers of condensed whey
Operate the reverse osmosis system
Ensure product meets specifications
Prevent spills
Maintain operating records
Monitor equipment for abuse and break-downs
Control and monitor HTST pasteurizer, including the documentation of production and non-production activities in accordance with customer, state, and USDA requirements
Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
1 year of experience with the Evaporator process and or related field preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill set must include proficient use of computers
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55992
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
36456
Job Benefits
Not specified
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