Looking for a dedicated, self-motivated candidate who will be responsible for our vital HTST Operator position at LaClare Family Creamery!

Position Title: HTST Operator

Overall Responsibilities & Details: Operating HTST, CIP system, unloading milk trucks, starting vats. Must be dependable and reliable as this is a crucial position for LaClare Family Creamery's operation. Schedule - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Hours - 5:00am-5:00pm. Pay range starts at $26.00 per hour plus a $5.00 per hour shift differential.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for CIP operation of HTST, silo, trucks or anything else as required
• Manages the unloading of milk trucks and loading of whey trucks
• Preforms antibiotic testing
• Setup make room and production paperwork
• ATP swabs and recleaning of equipment as necessary
• Self – Motivated and able to work on their own
• Subject matter expert on operating High Temp Short Time (HTST) Pasteurizer and other equipment as assigned
• Remains aware of work environment sounds to detect abnormalities in equipment operation
• Starting Cheese Vats
• Follows all policies and procedures LaClare Creamery has implemented in regard to food and personal safety to assist in maintaining a safe work environment and safe, quality products at all times.
• Lives the Mosaic Way while promoting our values and culture drivers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes:

• Listening - extracts and uses information from oral communications
• Oral Communication - effectively expresses oneself in one-on-one communication and in meetings
• Written Communication - Is very detailed in documentation skills. Must document work in a very prescribed manner.
• Professional - is consistent, intelligent, organized and a continuous learner. Is self-disciplined; controls emotional reactions and keeps personal biases out of the decision making process. Stays on top of the food safety regulations and industry trends for the creamery and the entire organization.
• Ethical Standards - portrays unquestionable integrity in all dealings and relationships. Gives honest and accurate accounting of self, others and situations.
• Competitive Urgency - attending to every detail of our business with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and thoroughness as if failure to do so would result in a lost vat of cheese or customers.
• Positive Discontent - is never satisfied with the status quo. Views change positively. Is resilient and optimistic. Is constantly looking for opportunities to improve self and the business.
• Development - react positively to evaluations, appraisals, and feedback and work to improve development objectives
• Techniques - stay current on cheese making techniques and food safety regulations used by professionals in the industry.
• Desire to learn more details about the cheese make process and assist with the operation.
• Lift - be able to lift 50 lbs continuously, stand for 8 hours/day and occasionally twist, bend, climb, grasp and other repetitive movements
• Flexible to various creamery environments including unloading, making, packaging, and shipping.
• Annually complete all training within LaClare Farms Training Matrix
• Complete Appendix N training and retrain annually
• Currently holds or able to obtain Bulk Milk Weigher Sampler License
• Currently holds or able to obtain Pasteurization Certification for the State of Wisconsin