Pasteurizer

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The Pasteurizer on Second Shift is responsible for ensuring that all know pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized.

* Run and maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment within dairy production environment.

* High responsibility – Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.

* Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.

* Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork.

* Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscope, and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products.

* Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

* Verify all charts including frequency pen, cut in/cut out temperatures and product recording temperatures.

* Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP & hand cleaning

* Operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational issues as they arise.

* Operate and clean equipment with a sense of urgency to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.

* Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

* Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.

* Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

* Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.

* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

* Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

* Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

* Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

* Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran