The Plant/Cooler Associate responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Operating high speed packaging equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas. May need to connect pipe between vats of processing equipment. Assembling fittings, valves, bowls, plates, impeller shaft, and other parts to equipment with wrench to prepare for operations. (S)he may need to turn valves to pump products, sanitize, and rinse water through pipes and equipment. Starts pump and agitator, observes pressure and temperature gauges, and open valves on vat equipment to fill, stir product in tanks. (S)he will need to pump or pour specified amounts of liquid or powder ingredients, such as skim milk, stabilizer, neutralizer, and vitamins into vat to make dairy products, such as buttermilk, chocolate milk, or ice cream. Testing products for acidity at various states of processing. Records specified time, temperature, pressure, and volume readings. May be designated according to process performed as by products; mix maker; pasteurizer operator; separator operator; and filling operator. (S)he may be required to hold license from the State Board of Health and Local Government Unit.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees