UF Operator I

Job Summary:

The UF Operator I is responsible for operating the plant's ultra-filtration equipment in accordance with Agropur's policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily operations and clean equipment associated with the milk/whey condensing plant.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials or surroundings and review information by telephone, in written form or in person.
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
• Perform operator level maintenance when needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and troubleshoot product flows.
• Position may involve operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field preferred.
• Previous food production preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Communicate well 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.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

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.

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