Pasteurizer

OVERVIEW: The HTST Operator is responsible for strictly adhering to all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor, The HTST Operator will be responsible for ensuring all known pathogens are pasteurized and the product is homogenized. This position is also responsible for running and maintaining pasteurizers and other related equipment within the dairy production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 following the HACCP Plan.
• Operate homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment, make adjustments when necessary, and perform troubleshooting with the ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Follow the mix batching schedule and ensure that all raw batching is completed following 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 under manufacturers’ recommendations, and internal food safety requirements, and under regulatory standards that are established by GMP, PMO, OSHA, and FDA.
• Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of the 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Work in the wet environment
• Work in a noisy atmosphere
• Wear a protective hearing device.
• Work with chemicals.
• Lift and handle merchandise from the floor to a height of 15 feet
• Climb steps and ladder while carrying objects
• Frequently lift and carry 55 lbs.

EQUIPMENT:

• Automatic machinery
• Hoses
• Hand tools
• Manual Hydraulic lift
• HTST and Pasteurizer Systems
• Blend System