POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The role of a Blending/Pasteurizing Operator at the Breaker Plant is a position that requires acute concentration on the mixing and pasteurization process.  In their daily duties, this person will set-up, operate, tear down, and completely clean the mixer and associated equipment. In addition to mixing duties, he or she will ensure proper sanitation of liquid tanks, product lines and related equipment. All duties are to be performed in an exemplary and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensure setup, sanitation, operation, tear down, and cleanup of the mixer and associated equipment.Responsible for proper handling and documentation associated with the mixer and finished product.Ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing, and sampling of liquid egg product.Ensure proper tank and product line sanitation.Maintain correct operation of the CIP system, including necessary documentation.Maintain adequate rotation of finished product to ensure highest quality.Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all finished product and liquid egg product.Responsible for relieving other jobs throughout the plant as assigned by the breaker plant manager or his assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

High school diploma is desired.Must be reliable and extremely punctual.Must be capable of performing routine math calculations, including percentages and fractions.Must be able to climb for cleaning.Must be capable of quickly addressing issues and responding to emergency situations in a timely and consistent manner.Must be able to follow stringent Rose Acre and USDA quality guidelines in fulfilling the duties of a mixer operator.Must be able to lift at least 80 lbs.Capable of working late (if needed) past the scheduled leave time to complete the job.Capable of working weekend shifts and maintaining a flexible schedule to help the other departments should they need assistance on a particular day. (Note: This may include working holidays to ensure that the job is covered.)Possess excellent teamwork skills – as with many jobs this position requires a “team” attitude, and requires that all plant personnel work together to ensure that the job is completed.Must be able to work in a completely smoke free environment.Must be able to run mixing equipment after being thoroughly trained.Must be conform and abide by ALL Rose Acre bio-security policies, and must report any violation of this policy to upper management immediately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:

No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.

 

Rose Acre Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/AA/M/F/Veteran/ADA (Disability) employer. 

Rose Acre is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position, but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.