Dairy Processing Operator (Batching & Pasteurizing)

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pasteurizer/Batcher is responsible for ensuring all products are prepared according to recipes. This role involves processing and pasteurizing products to meet customer, state, and federal guidelines, while adhering to all required work-safe practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
6+ months in manufacturing, dairy or another related field preferred.
Forklift certified or willing to become certified.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties.
Ability to work in cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot.
Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions.
Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise.
Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.

Responsibilities

Measure ingredients, mix ingredients, and batch products to meet recipe guidelines.
Take inventory and record lot numbers of ingredients used.
Execute the pasteurizing process including homogenization.
Prepare pasteurized/raw tanks/set line circuits/CIP jumpers.
Operate pasteurizing systems sending product to correct tanks or tankers.
Run tests for butterfat and total solids.
Set up tanks and line circuits for CIP, test chemicals and adjust as needed.
Reassemble items once completed so they are ready for use.
Keep all support equipment clean to meet state and federal guidelines.
Perform basic maintenance and replace parts on the equipment as necessary.
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.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Follow all required work safe practices, including compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.