Butter Operator CC

Sartori Company•Crescent City, CA

4h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Butter Operator plays an essential role in cream handling, production, and packaging. This position is responsible for operating the butter churns, monitoring the churning process, packaging finished butter products, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Key responsibilities include accurately salting and transferring products from the churn to the packaging line, primary packaging of finished butter, case packing and palletizing finished goods, ensuring proper date and lot codes are applied, and documenting key production parameters. In addition to production tasks, the Butter Operator is responsible for maintaining strict sanitation practices to uphold food safety and product quality standards. The role requires close attention to detail and adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is preferred (GED).
2-3 years of food manufacturing experience desirable, operator experience preferred.
Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.
Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.
Forklift Certification (will train internally).

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors butter churn equipment in accordance with production specifications.
Measures and loads cream into the churn; monitors temperature, timing, and butterfat levels.
Adjusts churn settings based on product specifications and production schedules.
Meters ingredients into the churning process based on product recipes.
Performs in-process quality checks to ensure butter texture, color, and consistency meet standards.
Operates butter packaging machines and manually packs butter into cartons or containers.
Labels and codes finished product according to company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Palletizes and prepares products for cold storage or shipment.
Tracks production quantities and completes batch records accurately.
Conducts pre-operational inspections and sanitizes butter production and related equipment.
Performs thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment, tables, and work areas during and after production.
Follows all sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
Conducts routine inspections of equipment and work surfaces for cleanliness and compliance.
Handles cleaning chemicals safely and maintains appropriate chemical concentrations for effective sanitation.
Supports pre-operational and post-operational sanitation checks to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Participates in audits and inspections related to sanitation and Good Manufacturing Procedure (GMP) compliance.
Trains team members on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and quality protocols to ensure consistent performance.
Complies with all company policies related to safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), GMP, and food quality; immediately reports any concerns to appropriate personnel.