HTST Operator

Glanbia•Brookings, SD

99d

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for running and operating equipment used in the throughput and refinement of colostrum and colostrum-based products using company guidelines and standards along with customer specifications. The incumbent monitors and manipulates various production equipment while adhering to production schedules and ensures a steady flow of product is maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Production Operator.

Requirements

Knowledge of the production process is required
Safety and sanitization skills are required
The ability to maintain company confidentiality is required
The ability to remain on task, focused and vigilant at all times is required
General knowledge of machines, equipment, production lines, and processing is required
Automated controls and electronic system monitoring is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous production skills and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and adjusts equipment and settings to ensure the production of colostrum is running efficiently and within specifications.
Takes steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimum.
Maintains a clean working environment at all times.
Heats and regulates temperature of product using HTST and ensures that product production is completed within time and quality standards. Once HTST processing is complete, clean equipment using SOP guidelines as assigned.
Completes curding colostrum in a cheese vat as assigned. This process includes monitoring temperatures and processing time within established standards/guidelines, and adding rennet to complete the curding process.
Runs and monitor filtration equipment to finish product based on customer specifications.
Completes/monitors pasteurization of product in processing tank within time and temperature specifications.
Lifts, moves, and pours 44-55 lb. bags of dry powders into liquid product during processing.
Transfers product into finishing vessel for drying and packaging.
Completes established clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure tanks and vessels are properly cleaned after processing.
Operates forklift to transport product within the plant.
Promotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned and when needed.