Pasteurizer bei Dairy Farmers of America

The Pasteurizer on Third Shift 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.