Night Evaporator Operator #31380 Location: Zumbrota, MN Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Manufacturing Job Description

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 andor 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

Salary:
$24.81/hour

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