Whey Operator Days

Company: Agropur
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: RegularThe Whey Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of whey equipment, processing whey into high quality whey ingredients by following standard procedures, method and practices. Invest in you, Join Agropur as an Operator for the Luxemburg Plant. We dairy you! PTO on your first day of work! How Agropur invests in YOU: Starting Rate: $27.56 hourly Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00 Sunday Double Time Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions 3 Weeks PTO on day 1 Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Healthy work/life balance Schedule : 2-2-3 rotation days 6am to 6pm What’s involved in this role: The Whey Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of whey equipment, processing whey into high quality whey ingredients by following standard procedures, method and practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform accurate hourly checks on assigned equipment and make necessary adjustments as needed to keep product within customer and organization specifications. Safely and efficiently operate machinery including: HTST, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Spray Dryers, Separators, Heat Exchangers, and Packaging. Accurately per checks for flow rates, temperatures, system pressures, pH, percent solids, and protein percentage in a timely manner. Shutdown, clean, and startup assigned machines on a daily basis or when required. Set up line circuits, silos, and tanks to be CIP’ed and set up backup for production as required. Safely load and unload outgoing and incoming trailers as needed, including dry cargo, bulk powder and liquid tanks. Check incoming loads of whey, WPC, and permeate to verify conformity to organization requirements. Complete quality checks as required, including Water Quality, Chemical Concentration, and Foot Formers. Complete tasks in the Master Sanitation Book as required. Follow organization GMP’s and sanitation practices. 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. Qualifications: Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Required: No experience necessary: in-house training provided. Previous experience in a dairy environment preferred. Certification/Licensure Required: May be required to obtain a state Pasteurization License post-hire. Skills Required: Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization. Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks; carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions; complete simple checklists and required documentation. Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages. Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships. We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.

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