Vat/EFV Operator II

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People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. 

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. 

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

• Starting Rate: $28.70/hour

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

• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays

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

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

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Advancement Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Healthy work/life balance

• Shift time- 3/2/2/3 rotating 1 month days and 1 month nights 6 to 6

Your role in achieving results:

• Ensure that all connections for starter inject are made and acknowledge process start button.

• Operate and monitor the combination of pasteurized and standardized milk with cultures and other ingredients.
• Monitor the vats filling with milk.  Mix and prepare ingredients.
• Add various ingredients at appropriate intervals and take samples. 
• Monitor and log variables at frequent intervals. 
• Subjectively evaluate coagulated milk to determine if the set is complete. 
• Monitor cut, cook and stir processes.
• Perform curd transfer. 
• Spray out vats and dismantle parts for cleaning.
• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machinery.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Complete Pre-Operational log before starting production run.
• Add required ingredients into the cheese vat.
• Monitor all equipment and recording charts and ensure everything is working correctly and within parameters.
• Take milk and whey samples as required.
• Monitor pH at pump; adjust starter usage as needed.
• Record chemical concentration checks during CIP’s as required.
• Return all sample vials to lab after production run.
• Perform tasks on Master Sanitation Log as required and record.
• Run milk samples at least once per vat and adjust cream and UF milk addition as needed to ensure desired protein/fat ratio.
• Completely and accurately fill out all recording charts.
• Complete CIP of cheese vats and all other equipment that was used during previous day’s production run.
• CIP starter cans as needed.
• Responsible for Make Sheet documentation (Lake Norden only).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a food service, food plant or sanitation environment required.
• Good Mechanical aptitude required.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.