The Pasteurizer is an hourly position and reports to the assigned shift production supervisor. Pasteurizers are responsible for the pasteurization of raw milk. You will maintain proper and efficient operation of all pasteurizing, blending, separating, and product transfer systems.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Milk Receivers to insure proper product rotation of raw milk inventory. Works closely with the plant laboratory to ensure products are formulated and tested to meet plant requirements. Blends, mixes, and prepares products for production. Deliver product to fillers to avoid downtime on production lines. Minimize product loss. Responsible for pulling product samples and documenting them to the lab as necessary. Alert leaders of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements. Assists in dumping reprocess on a daily basis and maintains documentation. Pasteurizers are involved in pasteurizing, blending, and cleaning continuously. Perform all necessary Clean in Place (CIP) of all tanks, line circuits, and associated equipment. Monitor and document chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of all equipment. Perform regular gasket replacement and valve inspections as directed by supervision. Record all necessary documentation on HTST and CIP recording charts to maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

Requires constant focus and activity. Overtime and weekend work are occasionally required.

Minimum age:

18 Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

May be required to lift, carry, lower 1-50lbs, and occasionally 60 lbs. Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals. Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach at, above and below the shoulder. Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping. I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer