HTST Operator

We are seeking a skilled HTST Operator to join our team at our Lake Norden, SD, plant. As a key member of our dairy production team, you will be responsible for pasteurizing, standardizing, and condensing milk in preparation for use in cheese production.

• Pasteurize and standardize milk to ensure quality and safety
• Monitor raw milk flow into balance tank, through pasteurizing heaters, through separators to separate cream from the milk
• Operate evaporators for condensing and horizontal cheese vats for use in cheese production
• Work a 2-2-3 schedule, rotating monthly between 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am shifts
• Receive $2.68-$9/hour, with $1.50 night differential pay from 6pm-6am
• Enjoy holiday pay and double time on Sundays

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to properly document information legibly onto log sheets
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines

Agropur is a leading dairy producer, partnering with top food, beverage, and nutrition brands to feed the world. Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 445 employees and boasts a state-of-the-art cheese and whey facility. We produce over 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year.