Whey Systems Operator

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 4:00pm-4:00am

Whey Systems Operator Responsibilities Include: But Are Not Limited To: Start up and operate whey separator to produce whey cream from raw whey produced in cheese making Start up and operate reverse osmosis polisher system to produce high quality concentrated whey by controlling whey flow rate, pressures, and temperatures, etc. Direct all products to proper storage tanks; test finished product throughout operation Monitor product levels, flows, and temperatures in raw whey tanks whey cream tank, whey tanks, cow water tank, product balance tanks, and reverse osmosis system; record all information on production log sheets Keep track of whey plant cleaning chemicals, keep supply barrels full, assist and direct unloading and storage of all chemicals received during shift; comply with all company safety and good manufacturing practices Wash RO system, whey heat treat and polish water system, whey tank, and reserve silo Immediately report any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action May be required to perform duties normally done by the 2nd shift operator and the Intake/Whey Plant operator Assist in the teardown of whey separator, reverse osmosis unit, and heat exchangers as needed Notify the Cheese Manufacturing Manager or Maintenance Department of equipment problems

Whey Systems Operator Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED) - Knowledge of operator interfaces to operate automated equipment - Good computer and mechanical skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals - Ability to write routine reports and correspondence - Ability to speak effectively with manager, truck drivers, and other Team Members - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form - Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations - May need to be certified to run milk antibiotic tests for incoming milk - Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel - Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasionally sit and talk or hear - Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and maneuver barrels weighing up to 550 pounds using a two-wheeled barrel dolly - Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? Access to sought-after positions with leading employers Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.