Vat/EFV Operator II

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Vat/EFV Operator II in Jerome, Idaho, responsible for the operation and maintenance of the vat process. The role involves handling pasteurized and standardized milk with cultures and other ingredients, monitoring vats and logging process variables.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all connections for the starter injector are made and acknowledge the 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, adding them at appropriate intervals and taking samples.
• Monitor and log variables at frequent intervals.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required; high school education or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a food service, food plant or sanitation environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read and follow documents and procedures such as GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures and HACCP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions.

Required skills

• Effective verbal and written communication with managers and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer skills to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Organizational and time management skills.

What we offer

• Starting wage of $28.02, with two pay increases within the first year of up to $1.00-$1.50.
• Shift differential and double time on Sundays, Thursday-Saturday every other Sunday 5PM to 5AM.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match.
• Three weeks PTO, paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Advancement opportunities and a healthy work/life balance.