Pasteurizer (Evap/sep)

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

Compensation: up to $35.65