Pasteurizer (Evap/Sep)
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
The Pasteurizer-Relief 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.
Compensation Details:
+ Competitive pay based on experience - $ up to $36.65 (Pasteurizer must have license or rate is $3.00 less than published rate.)
+ .25 cent shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Sick Days
+ Pension and 401K Plan
+ EAP program
+ Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision
**Requirements**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ 1 year experience required.
+ 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** up to 36.65
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