PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-versed pasteurizer operator to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Pasteurizers will be responsible for ensuring all know pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.
PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
The Pasteurizer 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.
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PAY RATE: $22.50 per hour
SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday / 10am - 8pm
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms provided
- Work for dairy farm families
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months related experience required.
- 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 frequently.
- Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to 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).