HTST Operator - Grade 6 - D Shift - 6:00 PM-6:30 AM, Every Other Weekend Required

Chobani•Town of Pittsfield, NY

4d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The HTST Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and sanitizing HTST equipment to ensure proper sterilization and processing of yogurt. The role involves managing milk and cream heat-treatment processes, equipment cleaning and sanitization, transfers to processing and batch tanks, temperature monitoring, sample collection, and equipment checks. The position follows Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. This is a full-time D-shift position, scheduled 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with every other weekend required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Verify that the HTST set-up person injects starter into the batch at the proper time.
Heat-treat cream through another HTST using the same process as milk, setting up the proper pipes and connections.
Wash equipment and check caustic and acid titrations to ensure the correct chemicals are used for washing.
Fill processing hot tanks through the HTST with water and ensure water recycling is working properly.
After the system is sanitized, enter the milk source on the computer and activate transfer of milk to the hot processing tanks.
When the water has dissipated, activate the batch tank and monitor the process to ensure remaining water is pushed to the drain and milk enters the batch tank.
Ensure the batch tank is at the proper temperature and maintain proper temperatures.
Take batch samples for laboratory checks for bacteria, pH, and solidity, and record the results on paperwork.
Seal the agitator tank once it is off until it is ready to be used again.
Check for leaks and replace gaskets as required.
Complete other tasks as assigned.
Follow Chobani safety procedures.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

$23.50/hour minimum with quarterly bonus incentives (as listed under Employee Perks & Benefits).
Excellent benefits with immediate paid time off.
Paid volunteer opportunities.
Tuition and wellness reimbursements.
Paid parental leave.
Employee recognition programs.
Free yogurt.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Disability insurance.
Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
Fertility and childcare assistance.
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
Employee assistance program and fitness discounts.
On-site gym access at certain locations.
Various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure.
11 holidays each year.