BASIC PURPOSE:
The basic purpose of the Batch HTST Operator job includes, but is not limited to, providing a safe quality continuous supply of manufactured product that is delivered on time and within specification, per customer demands and requirements in accordance with the daily production schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in the food processing-manufacturing industry(dairy) is preferred. Lean Manufacturing is also desired.
Responsibilities / Duties: The Batch HTST operator job duties consist of the following:
- Safely and efficiently operate all production area batching and pasteurizing equipment in accordance with all SQF guidelines, all Plant policies and procedures, all Plant Quality and Sanitation guidelines, all Plant Safety guidelines, and all Plant GMP programs.
- Safely and efficiently perform Sanitation activities on all batching and pasteurizing area equipment in accordance with all SQF guidelines, all Plant policies and procedures, all Plant Quality and Sanitation guidelines, all Plant Safety guidelines, and all Plant GMP programs.(This includes CIP, COP, startup, in-process, and shutdown sanitation activities).
- Provide daily leadership and direction in the Batching and HTST areas and ensure that all SQF guidelines, all Plant policies and procedures, all Plant Quality and Sanitation regulations, all Plant Safety regulations, and all Plant GMP programs are being followed.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area throughout the production line, for the entire day, to ensure that the specified degree of cleanliness and sanitation standards are met.
- Follow all HACCP guidelines.
- Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Adherence to all SQF (Safe Quality Food) code standards and protocol.
- Safe use and handling of chemicals.
- Report all Food Safety and Food Quality issues immediately.
- Recognize and report immediately to Supervision-Management any unusual conditions or defective equipment.
- Timely, Accurate, and Efficient completion of all required paperwork documentation.
- Observe all safety rules, precautions, and practices to ensure the safety of self and others.
- Preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
- Periodic cleaning as assigned.
- Train additional personnel in this operation and job assignments as required.
- Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment as required.
- Safely, efficiently, and accurately perform all startup, shutdown and changeover activities in accordance with all Plant Safety, Quality, and Sanitation requirements.
- Safely, accurately, efficiently perform all distribution and logistics assignments as required.
- Observe, recognize, and report, immediately to Supervision, any Site Security or Bio-terrorism issues.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Supervision-Management.
Skills Profile: This position requires the following skills:
1. Teamwork (Cooperation)
2. Positive Attitude (Initiative)
3. Cooperation
4. Honesty
5. Mechanical aptitude
6. Communication Skills- verbal and written
7. Following directions
8. ATD (Attention to detail)
9. Ability to teach/train
10. Time management
11. Reliability
12. Professionalism
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, requesting assistance, as necessary.
- Employees should only lift what they are capable of and should ask for assistance as needed.
Work Environment:
- The manufacturing work environment will be one where the safety of the employee is of the highest priority.
- The environment will be one that is made as safe as possible for the employees to work in.
- Employees will need to be alert and attentive in this manufacturing work environment and pay very close attention to their surroundings.
- The environment will contain food processing machinery, conveyors, and equipment.
- The environment will contain food processing sanitation products, equipment, and activities.
- The environment will contain food processing material handling products, equipment, and activities.
Personal Protective Equipment:
The employee is regularly required to wear all personal protective equipment to successfully perform the functions of this job safely.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
