Whey Protein Operator CC
Sartori CheeseCrescent City, California, United States
Posted April 8, 2026
50000 - 62500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Sartori Cheese Brand is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned producer of premium specialty cheeses recognized worldwide for award‑winning quality. The company supplies its products to high‑end retailers, restaurants, and food manufacturers across the United States and globally. Sartori’s core focus lies in artisanal cheese production, rigorous quality control, and sustainable sourcing. Its distinctive culture blends traditional craftsmanship with a commitment to employee development, offering extensive training, career advancement, and a supportive family‑like workplace. This combination of culinary excellence and growth‑oriented values positions Sartori as a leading destination for talent in the dairy industry.
Job Description
The Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and hygienic operation of lactose processing equipment, including dryers, evaporators, centrifuges, and filtration systems.
Requirements
- Operates equipment involved in whey protein concentrate production
- Monitors flow rates, pressure, temperature, and other critical parameters throughout the WPC process
- Troubleshoots operational issues and reports or resolves minor mechanical faults
- Ensures raw materials and consumables are available and properly staged
- Monitors product levels, temperatures, and flow in whey tanks, balance tanks, cream tanks, and the Reverse Osmosis (RO) system
- Performs routine sanitation of all whey plant equipment
- Complies with all company policies related to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Trains new team members on WPC plant duties, operating procedures, and safety protocols
- Cross trains in Intake if necessary
- Operates and monitors WPC dryers
- Adjusts temperature, airflow, and feed rates as needed to ensure consistent product moisture and quality
- Conducts regular visual inspections to identify issues such as buildup, clogging, or abnormal noise/vibration
- Collects and tests in-process samples for moisture, particle size, and purity
- Performs cleaning-in-place (CIP) and manual cleaning procedures on the dryer and auxiliary systems
- Controls the reverse osmosis (RO) and polisher systems
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
