HTST Operator

Agropur inc. • Le Sueur, MN

40d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The HTST (High Temperature Short Time) Operator is responsible for the preparation of raw milk to be used in cheese production. Pasteurize, standardize and condense milk in preparation for use in cheese production. Monitor raw milk flow into balance tank, through pasteurizing heaters, through separators to separate cream from the milk, to evaporators for condensing and then ultimately to horizontal cheese vats for use in cheese production. Regulate factors such as milk solids, cream fats, and temperature making adjustments based on daily production. Take frequent readings and log upwards of twenty variables. Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles. Understand interaction between computer and machinery, troubleshooting problems as they arise. Clean and sanitize all parts of HTST department including walls, floors, and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required. Especially in food manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Responsibilities

• Pasteurize, standardize and condense milk in preparation for use in cheese production.
• Monitor raw milk flow into balance tank, through pasteurizing heaters, through separators to separate cream from the milk, to evaporators for condensing and then ultimately to horizontal cheese vats for use in cheese production.
• Regulate factors such as milk solids, cream fats, and temperature making adjustments based on daily production.
• Take frequent readings and log upwards of twenty variables.
• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles.
• Understand interaction between computer and machinery, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Clean and sanitize all parts of HTST department including walls, floors, and equipment.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $27.00/hr
• Night Shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Work only 14 days in a month!
• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sunday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO, available on day 1
• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees