ESL Batcher Pasteurizer - Nights

Shamrock Foods Company; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Verona, VA is seeking a Pasteurizer/Batcher responsible for preparing products per recipes and pasteurizing to meet guidelines. You will follow GMPs, wear PPE, and maintain clean equipment while documenting results.

Essential duties include measuring ingredients, batch processing, operating pasteurizing systems, testing butterfat/solids, and ensuring timely, accurate paperwork. Training provided; attendance required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6+ months in manufacturing, dairy or related field preferred.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Measure ingredients, mix ingredients, and batch products to meet recipe guidelines.
• Take inventory and record lot numbers of ingredients used.
• Expertly execute the pasteurizing process including homogenization.
• Prepare pasteurized/raw tanks/set line circuits/CIP jumpers.
• Operate pasteurizing systems sending product to correct tanks or tankers.
• Run tests for butterfat and total solids.
• Set up tanks and line circuits for CIP, test chemicals and adjust as needed.
• Keep all support equipment clean to meet state and federal guidelines.
• Perform basic maintenance and replace parts on the equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

Skills

Food safety

Documentation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

$21/hour base pay, plus $2.00/hour shift differential for night shifts.

Location: Verona, VA

The Pasteurizer/Batcher is responsible for ensuring all products are prepared according to recipes. (S)he will process and pasteurize ensuring that all products meet customer, state and federal guidelines.

Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Essential Duties

• Measure ingredients, mix ingredients, and batch products to meet recipe guidelines
• Take inventory and record lot numbers of ingredients used.
• Expertly execute the pasteurizing process including homogenization.
• Prepare pasteurized/raw tanks/set line circuits/CIP jumpers
• Operate pasteurizing systems sending product to correct tanks or tankers
• Run tests for butterfat and total solids
• Set up tanks and line circuits for CIP, test chemicals and adjust as needed.
• Once completed reassemble items so they are ready for use.
• Keep all support equipment clean to meet state and federal guidelines.
• Perform basic maintenance and replace parts on the equipment as necessary
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs
• Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 6+ months in manufacturing, dairy or another related field preferred
• Forklift certified or willing to become certifiedmber