POSITION: HTST OPERATOR

2nd Shift 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

DUTIES: OPERATE PASTUERIZERS, BATCH PRODUCTS, BATCH MIXES, OPERATE MILK AND MIX PRESS, PERFORM CREAM LOADOUTS, CLEAN TANKS AND EQUIPMENT (IN BOTH MIX AND PAST ROOM), COMPLETE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, DOCUMENT CHARTS, STOCK INGREDIENTS, CLEAN ASSOCIATED AREAS, AND OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED. WORK WHERE NEEDED WHEN ASKED. DAYS WORKED AND HOURS ASSIGNED MAY TEMPORIARLY CHANGE DUE TO BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS.

Responsibilities:

Complete all required quality checks and documentation

Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing

Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product

Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check vat as needed

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

Perform filler equipment and filler line changeovers for next run safely

Working knowledge with wrapper operations; watch for jams and effectively thread product wrap

Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report any deficiencies

Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced

Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements

Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Experience analyzing and troubleshooting process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput

Basic math competency required to perform calculations

Overtime and working on holidays is often required

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Occasionally required to climb or balance.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds

Must be able to work in a wet environment

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals

Exposure to nut allergen