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AGROPUR, INC Production Operator Lead in APPLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Type:RegularThe Production Operator Lead performs all tasks involved in the production of Agropur\'s products, ensuring safe and efficient production by following standard work methods and practices. The Production Operator Lead works in all areas of production as needed, assisting all departments in the plant to ensure cheese is in-spec according to customer requirements (fat, moisture, piece count, quality). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain and maintain knowledge of Agropur\'s production/cheese process and all equipment/machinery involved. Act as back up for plant employees as needed due to breaks, illness, vacations, etc. Molders/String Ensure equipment/machinery is operating properly to maintain the quality of cheese to established standards/customer specifications; adjusting and communicating with Laboratory and Packaging departments as needed. Assemble hydra molder during start-up and product changes. Assemble String Machines during start-up. Shut down machine/disassemble at shift\'s end. Properly set up form on molders, identifying all forms used according to customer specifications. Properly set up string horns, identifying all horns used according to customer specifications. Complete and document proper CIP/Sanitation. ACV\'s Working knowledge of running the Milk UF, Permeate pasteurizer, milk pasteurizer, milk separator and cream pasteurizer. Knowledge of all the documentation needed for equipment in the pasteurizer room. Responsible for all ACV procedures in the cheese making process. Ensure milk fats are consistent; adjusting as needed. Ensure the make schedule, recipe and standardization methods are loaded properly in the HMI program. Complete and document proper CIP/Sanitation. AFV\'s Operate the AFV\'s, which includes the pH meter, water addition, and rework addition. Troubleshoot problems with the cheese and salting tables as needed. Complete and document proper CIP/Sanitation. Whey Processing Starting up Whey separator, Whey pasteurizer, Whey RO and POL. Properly monitor equipment in whey department and make necessary adjustments throughout the shift. Completing CIP on whey separator, whey pasteurizer, whey RO and POL. Maintaining silo schedule for concentrated whey and water silos. Complete and document proper CIP/Sanitation. Brine System Ensure the brine system is running and balanced properly. Adding salt and water as needed. Transferring brine from flume to brine tanks. Start up, shut down and CIP of the Brine UF system. Selecting and running correct flumes based upon production schedule and equipment needing to run for production. Complete and document proper CIP/Sanitation. Cooker System Ensuring correct recipes are selected based upon production schedule for make... For full info follow application link. AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/06D5A5A5F2F24193