Evaporator Operator; Quality & Machine Op

Evaporator Operator (Quality & Machine Op.) 5p - 5a | 2.2.3 schedule

About the Organization Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.

Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages.

Description: The Evaporator Operator monitors and operates evaporating equipment to concentrate fluids by removing water through evaporation and reverse osmosis processes. Evaporator Operators adjust parameters such as temperature, flow rates and pressure to achieve specific product concentrations. The Evaporator Operator is responsible for performing CIPs on equipment to include, evaporator, separators, reverse osmosis, silos, and heat exchangers. This ensures a sanitary appearance and is safe for subsequent use in the process.

The Evaporator Operator is also responsible for loading the condensed product to tankers that will be shipped to our customers.

Schedule
: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

2-2-3 Schedule

(Work:
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday / Following week:
Work:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Pay
: $20.70 per hour, $1.00 shift differential; review in 90-days; $2,000 Hire Bonus

• Operate, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot evaporator, RO system and separators
• CIP the evaporator, RO system, separators, silos, and process lines per company guidelines
• Calibration and verification of pH meter
• Load out condensed product from silos to tankers
• Pull sanitary samples for lab testing and run a daily inventory in the Foss
• Continuous testing of product to maintain specification (pH, total solids, chemical concentration)
• Complete physical and electronic forms as requested (Safety chain)
• Complete cleanings as schedule in the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and interpret data in alignment with product specifications and company expectation
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively as part of a team
• High frustration tolerance in achieving goals
• Exceptional skills for accurate and efficient documentation practices and data recording
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment
• Basic understanding of machine operations and troubleshooting ability
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English, in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in English, in order to maintain regulatory compliance

Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma
• Related experience in food manufacturing preferred

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location West Point Dairy Products (NE)

Shift Nights

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.