Special Relief Utility Operator

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Special Relief Utility Operator - Grade 5 to join the team. Duties include: Assist with formulating, processing, manufacturing and packaging of ice cream, operate, tear down, clean and reassemble all equipment used in ice cream manufacturing Assist with formulating, processing, manufacturing and packaging of culture products produced at the Creamery Operate, tear down, clean and reassemble all equipment used in the manufacturing of culture products Assist with processing, packaging, and standardizing all fluid milk products produced at the Creamery Operate, tear down, clean and reassemble equipment used in fluid milk production Properly inventory all ingredients labels and finished products as required by each area in the Creamery on a monthly basis Fill out and monitor all charts which are required for milk pasteurization Make corrections as necessary Report any problems to Creamery Manager Assist the Manager in research projects and the annual Penn State Ice Cream Short Course Drive delivery truck as needed and receive incoming products into the plant Train students enrolled in Food Science the principals of Dairy Products Processing Operate the can washing machine and milk packaging machines Keep can washing area in a neat and orderly fashion Perform minor painting and maintenance duties as directed by Manager Operate paper carton machine; perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, to paper carton packaging Operate can filling equipment, as required Assist with the daily cleaning of milk processing and packaging equipment; assure that equipment is properly reassembled after cleaning Check liquid level gauges; receive milk, read amount of skimmed milk required to obtain specified fat content level Standardize milk by obtaining fat test reading and figure amount of skimmed milk required to obtain specified fat content level Test butterfat content using Babcock method, as required Oversee pasteurizing process insuring that products are heated to specified temperature and held for required period of time Obtain bacteria culture and inoculate milk products to start culturing process, as required Divert milk to other manufactured dairy product areas as directed Assure the sanitation of all equipment; assure that water temperature is at least 180° F to ensure sterile conditions

Requirements

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
2 to 3 years of effective experience.
A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assist with formulating, processing, manufacturing and packaging of ice cream, operate, tear down, clean and reassemble all equipment used in ice cream manufacturing
Assist with formulating, processing, manufacturing and packaging of culture products produced at the Creamery
Operate, tear down, clean and reassemble all equipment used in the manufacturing of culture products
Assist with processing, packaging, and standardizing all fluid milk products produced at the Creamery
Operate, tear down, clean and reassemble equipment used in fluid milk production
Properly inventory all ingredients labels and finished products as required by each area in the Creamery on a monthly basis
Fill out and monitor all charts which are required for milk pasteurization
Make corrections as necessary
Report any problems to Creamery Manager
Assist the Manager in research projects and the annual Penn State Ice Cream Short Course
Drive delivery truck as needed and receive incoming products into the plant
Train students enrolled in Food Science the principals of Dairy Products Processing
Operate the can washing machine and milk packaging machines
Keep can washing area in a neat and orderly fashion
Perform minor painting and maintenance duties as directed by Manager
Operate paper carton machine; perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, to paper carton packaging
Operate can filling equipment, as required
Assist with the daily cleaning of milk processing and packaging equipment; assure that equipment is properly reassembled after cleaning
Check liquid level gauges; receive milk, read amount of skimmed milk required to obtain specified fat content level
Standardize milk by obtaining fat test reading and figure amount of skimmed milk required to obtain specified fat content level
Test butterfat content using Babcock method, as required
Oversee pasteurizing process insuring that products are heated to specified temperature and held for required period of time
Obtain bacteria culture and inoculate milk products to start culturing process, as required
Divert milk to other manufactured dairy product areas as directed
Assure the sanitation of all equipment; assure that water temperature is at least 180° F to ensure sterile conditions

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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