**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