Batching Operator

Aurora Dairy Corp.•Columbia, MO

2d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Solid math skills are a must.
Must know and adhere to proper milk handling procedures.
Must understand critical nature of creating and maintaining mandated regulations.
Detail oriented team member with a strong, honest work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
Have ability to pass in-house certification for processing milk.
Have ability to pass in-house certification for pasteurizing milk.
Ability to learn procedures and tests done in lab for verification of butterfat and solid count.
Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor working in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34-80 degrees will be a requirement.
Standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, repetitive stooping, repetitive reaching with arms and repetitive grasping with hands and fingers.
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 50+ pounds occasionally.
Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment working around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks and tankers.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Dairy Science or 2 years in related field preferred.
Experience in dairy milk processing preferred.
Experience with computers and data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the blender, separator, thermizer, and remix systems, at both the automated and manual level, to produce milk that meets exact product specifications.
Transfer milk from raw silos to processing equipment and initiate the pasteurization process via automated equipment.
Test samples of butterfat and solids content frequently throughout processing to verify state and federal ranges are being met.
Monitor all stages of processing regularly to ensure temperatures, times, ranges, and other factors are being maintained.
Partner with the lab to validate sample test results and take corrective measures when ranges fall out of specification.
Perform and complete hydration testing on slurry batches.
Maintain complete, accurate logs and documentation required by company, state, and federal mandates.
Cross-train in milk receiving and milk processing to serve as the operational link between those two functions and provide flexible coverage as production needs shift.
Maintain pumps, valves, and other processing equipment.
Perform additional duties as directed by the Processing Supervisor or Processing Lead.