Dairy Processing Operator 6p-6a $21/hr + shift differential

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.•Brattleboro, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis USA is hiring a Dairy (Yogurt) Processor in Brattleboro. This role is responsible for processing yogurt bases, performing CIPs and equipment cleaning to ensure quality standards. The position involves receiving, testing, and separating raw milk, entering data into SAP, and performing pasteurizer operator functions. This is a full-time opportunity with a schedule of 12-hour shifts (6 pm-6 am) on a rotating 3-days-on/4-days-off and 4-days-on/3-days-off pattern.

Requirements

Must be able to operate processing equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
Must be able to assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning / sanitizing and operating per manufacturer’s instructions.
Must monitor and control all temperatures, pressures, and flow of product throughout the processing cycle in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
Must adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to laboratory for appraisal prior to all finished products being packaged.
Must monitor and control the flow of product from processing to packaging.
Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.
Ability to operate equipment using Human Interface System (HMI).
Input batch results and inventory control using SAP.
Complete chart verification to state standards.
Perform cleaning (MSS) and periodic maintenance as scheduled.
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Follow all lock out/tag-out procedures.
Practice good housekeeping.
Ability to plan and schedule batches with limited supervision.
Full understanding of clean-in-place system and process.
Physical ability to perform on equipment maintenance as necessary.
HTST trained or willing to attend training.
Understanding of food safety and HACCP.
Flexible mindset.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Nice To Haves

HTST trained or willing to attend training

Responsibilities

Operate processing equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer’s instructions.
Monitor and control all temperatures, pressures, and flow of product throughout the processing cycle in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to laboratory for appraisal prior to all finished products being packaged.
Monitor and control the flow of product from processing to packaging.
Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing.
Update milk compositions.
Input batch results and inventory control using SAP.
Complete chart verification to state standards.
Perform cleaning (MSS) and periodic maintenance as scheduled.
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Follow all lock out/tag-out procedures.
Practice good housekeeping.
Plan and schedule batches with limited supervision.
Perform on equipment maintenance as necessary.