Evaporator and Dryer

Job Summary/Objective

The Rogers 2 Operator plays a vital role in plant operations, handling diverse responsibilities such as CIP (clean in place) for equipment and lines, startup/shutdown procedures, operating Rogers 2 evaporator and R2 dryer, silo transfers, and HTST pasteurizers. This role involves inspections, chemical usage, effective communication, record-keeping, and strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies. The operator must promptly report any nonconformities and fulfill additional duties as needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• CIP all process equipment, silos and lines

• Perform the startup and shutdown functions of process equipment

• Perform CIP and process connections

• Operate Rogers 2 evaporator and R2 dryer

• Perform silo transfers and make connections for receiving skim

• Operate the HTST pasteurizers on the Rogers 1 evaporator

• Perform bag house and sifter inspections

• Perform evaporator and equipment inspections.

• Identify, and correctly use chemicals as related to job.

• Maintain a high level of communication with each plant/process as the job demands.

• Keep accurate and legible records

• Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines.

• Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

• Other duties as required.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

​​☒​None ​☐​ Minimal ​☐​ Moderate ​☐​ High

Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices

• Ability to operate equipment.

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize time.

Experience: (required)

• Knowledge of evaporators, dryers, pasteurizers and food manufacturing process.

Experience: (preferred)

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing operator experience

• Dairy Manufacturing experience

Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)

	Required	Preferred
Education (degree/certifications)	High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment & Demands
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below: (check all that are applicable)

Physical Demands:

​​☐​Sitting for limited periods of time

​​☒​Standing and walking for extended periods of time

​​☒​Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

​​☐​Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

​​☒​Ability to climb stairs

​​☒​Some lifting, up to 55 pounds