HTST Operator

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
• 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
• Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY: Supervises employees in the shipment area. Actively engages in the selection, staging, rotation, loading, receiving, shipping, and ordering of all company products.

Work Schedule: 12:00AM-8:30AM, Sunday-Thursday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for batching and pasteurizing in the production of finished dairy goods. 
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.  Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscopy and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; report any deficiencies. 
• Ensure that all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the HACCP Plan. 
• Operate homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment, make adjustments when necessary, and perform troubleshooting with ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.  
• Follow mix batching schedule and ensure that all raw batching is competed in accordance with formulation and standards.  Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes. 
• Ensure that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the pasteurizing process.  
• Maintain compliance and ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and organic requirements and in accordance with regulatory standards that are established by GMP, OSHA, FDA, WDATCP and USDA. 
• Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of HTST pasteurizer.  Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork, legal charts & documents. 
• Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe work area. 
• Monitor and operator water flush systems to ensure maximum butterfat recovery and minimize product loss.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Prior experience with HTST systems/controls is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 60-75 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.