Pasteurizer

Dairy Farmers of America • Springfield, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pasteurizer on Second Shift is responsible for ensuring that all know
pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized.

· Run and maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment within dairy
production environment.

· High responsibility – Responsible for quality, food safety and product
specifications.

· Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating
Procedures for batching and processing products.

· Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork.

· Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscope, and other related items as
they associate with processing dairy products.

· Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

· Verify all charts including frequency pen, cut in/cut out temperatures and
product recording temperatures.

· Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP & hand cleaning

· Operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and
operational issues as they arise.

· Operate and clean equipment with a sense of urgency to maximize throughput and
minimize downtime.

· Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and
notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of
production.

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format,
and completed with required information.

· Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

· Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality,
throughput, and troubleshoot.

· Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities
to improve processes.

· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

· Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all
required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling,
fall restraints, etc.

· 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.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment within dairy production environment.
• Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.
• Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork.
• Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscope, and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Verify all charts including frequency pen, cut in/cut out temperatures and product recording temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP & hand cleaning
• Operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational issues as they arise.
• Operate and clean equipment with a sense of urgency to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED