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Job Description

The Pasteurizer **on Third 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.

Requirements

+ 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

**Pay Range** $55,700 - $65,700/yr