What are the responsibilities and job description for the HTST Operator I (Grade 6) - A Shift (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, every other weekend required) position at Chobani?
Summary
HTST Operator leads the product pasteurization during their shift and knowing their equipment is working properly. Having accurate documentation and a clean and well-maintained work area is integral in this role.
Responsibilities
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as front loaded PTO and FTO based on location, start date and tenure and 11 Holidays each year.
Compensation Range: $24.50 - $32.50, plus bonus.
HTST Operator leads the product pasteurization during their shift and knowing their equipment is working properly. Having accurate documentation and a clean and well-maintained work area is integral in this role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that we have a safe workplace. If a safety issue comes up contact your lead or Supervisor
- Ensure proper documentation on charts. These are legal documents that need to be legible and accurate
- Ensure that seals are in place and document any that are broken or missing. If not documented, or if one needs to be broken for any reason, notify supervisor or QA.
- Ensure that CIPs are printed out immediately after washing is finished and check for proper trending of temp, flow, titration, and time. If any of these are in question, swab equipment. If swab fails, rewash.
- Ensure proper cut in and cut out validation is done prior to production run. Document clearly on chart
- Understand the flow of the product from Raw Milk Silo to Maturation tank, and from the Cream from HTST Separator to cream silo in order to aid in troubleshooting
- Have a basic understanding of how a reverse osmosis membrane system works
- Understand the flow of whey from KDB to the clarifiers, to the silos, and then to the Whey RO system
- Understand how to start up the Whey RO system, bring it down, and CIP the system
- Understanding the job of the separator, why we use it and how it works
- Pull samples for QA to tests for Butterfat’s on skim and cream. If out of line, contact your supervisor
- Maintain communication with KDB and Starter Room
- Communicate with fruit room to ensure cream tote needs are filled
- Sterilize cream totes prior to filling them
- Enter in proper information for cream tote placards
- Work with leads and maintenance to trouble shoot problems
- High school diploma/GED
- Understanding the overall process of the HTST system
- Follow proper GMP’s
- Understand how a CIP system works
- Work consistently and effectively with maintenance and/or State inspector during ISDA audits
- Maintain positive and effective communication during any situation
- Be able to walk on wet floors, lift 75 lbs, and climb stairs
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as front loaded PTO and FTO based on location, start date and tenure and 11 Holidays each year.
Compensation Range: $24.50 - $32.50, plus bonus.
