Pasteurization & Whey Plant Operator - SIGMA : Job Details

SummaryResponsible for the Pasteurization & Whey Process. Coordinates activities to ensure optimal process efficiency. Seeks to continually promote sanitary conditions and compliance with safety regulations. Keeps management well informed.Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for ensuring compliance with quantity, quality and preparation of pasteurized ingredients for production needs.
• Ensures that pasteurization is begun on time and monitors operations to ensure that schedules are met.
• Keeps accurate inventory of ingredients and report to supervisor, either a surplus or need to order according to schedule.
• Must ensure that all ingredients are used with 72 hours or less
• Organize and schedule daily Whey pickups
• Must efficiently and clearly communicate/interact with the Cheese-Makers (daily and throughout the day) ensures that workstations in pasteurization area operate efficiently and produce a quality ingredient.
• Maintains effective operations with minimal breakdowns and delays; reports any mechanical problems/issues at milk receiving, pasteurizer and why process areas to Maintenance and or direct supervisor.
• Ensures that communicates with cheese plant receiver/pasteurizer to schedule coverage for lunch breaks.

Food Safety

• Comply with SQF Food Safety Requirements
• Follow Los Altos Foods GMP's Policies

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Established process and efficiency goals are met or exceeded.
• High Ingredient quality standards are maintained.
• Process problems, delays, or inconsistencies are promptly detected and quickly resolved.
• Good coordination and communication exist with area staff and with related departments.
• Required reports are accurate, timely, and useful to management.
• Management is informed of significant problems or concerns.
• Internal QA Audit Nonconformance's

Qualifications:EDUCATION: General EducationEXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience in food production line.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• SQF Code knowledgeable
• Thorough understanding of food production functions, equipment, and standards.
• Knowledge of quality control standards.
• Familiarity with applicable food safety regulations.
• Knowledge of industry products and services
• Chemical understanding and handling

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow task as assigned
• Well organized
• Decision making and time management abilities.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Good basic math skills.
• Solid problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with all related food processing equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:Worker is subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include heat temperatures up to 90 degrees.At times, you may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty.