McMinnville Evaporator and HTST Team Member

Location – Onsite

This is an onsite role that works at the McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. The shift/hours are Monday/Thursday 5pm - 5:30am and Tuesday/Friday 5pm - 1:30am

Employee Type – Hourly

Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive – Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary Of Role

The HTST Operator is responsible for operating semi-automated equipment for milk and cream pasteurization. This role is also responsible for running the Evaporator and Dryer for power production. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizer within specified requirements.
• Perform cream culturing process, as needed, to meet production requirements provided by buttermaker.
• Operate automated CIP systems to clean HTST system, Evaporator, Dryer, Lines, Tanks and Silos as needed. Fill out and file bills of lading and certificates of analysis.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Assist with State Time & Seals as well as separator and press teardown.
• Maintain HTST equipment by assisting in valve seal changing as well as gasket replacement.
• Maintain proper RAW milk silo rotation.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly items in a complete & timely fashion.
• Ensures solids from the Evaporator are in specification with quality standards.
• Confirms moisture are in specifications of quality standards and are free of scorched particles.
• Ensures skim and cream fats are within specification of quality standards.
• General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Good record keeping required.
• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to obtain state permits to operate pasteurizer.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift, including weekend and holiday work.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, and obtain certifications
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb stairs up to 10 stories and work at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples.
• Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals and follow appropriate PPE guidelines.
• Effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Basic math skills including arithmetic and the ability to perform and interpret basic calculations.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, reach above shoulders and climb throughout shift as needed.
• Understanding of machine operations.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
  
  

Base hourly wage range: $22.00 per hour - $26.95 per hour.

The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $22.00. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account