HTST Pasteurizer Operator RSPC (2nd shift)

Lactalis American Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits and PTO

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Kentucky is seeking a pasteurization/RSPC operator for our dairy production line. You will oversee separation, pasteurization, concentration, and standardization of milk, maintaining product quality and food safety across the RSPC system.

Key duties include monitoring CCPs, calibrating CIP, keeping precise production records, and coordinating with the quality team to meet specifications. A valid pasteurization license or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• At least 1 year equivalent RSPC experience in a dairy or similar plant.
• Stable and dependable work history is required.
• Pasteurization operator license required or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee separation, pasteurization, concentration and standardization of milk for the production area while maintaining quality and safety.
• Separate and concentrate whey and permeate, maintaining product quality and safety.
• Coordinate with team to plan production schedules and ensure efficient RSPC operation.
• Monitor CCPs and oPrPs, and alert Food Safety Team if issues arise.
• Keep accurate records of production data, inventory, sanitation, and RSPC issues.
• Standardize milk per fat and protein targets and monitor CIP with proper record-keeping.
• Perform sanitation tasks and uphold confidentiality of product information.
• Collaborate with quality and food safety teams to meet specifications; troubleshoot RSPC issues to minimize downtime.
• Comply with all company policies, OSHA standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

Pasteurization license

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

1 year RSPC experience in a dairy or similar plant

Stable and dependable work history

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the standardization and pasteurization of the milk sent to the making/production area, maintaining product quality and food safety, and for monitoring various critical control points (CCP) and operational prerequisite programs (oPrP must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color, and ability to focus).

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for separation, pasteurization, concentration, and standardization of the milk sent to the making/production area, and for maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Responsible for separating and concentrating whey sent to customers and for maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Responsible for the concentration of permeate sent to customers and for maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Communicate with other team members and supervisors to coordinate production schedules and ensure efficient operation of the RSPC system.
• Monitor CCP #2 : HTST pasteurization temperature, time. Alert the Food Safety Team if any issue.
• Monitor oPrP #2 : filtration before pasteurization. Alert the Food Safety Team if any issue.
• Keep accurate records of production data (losses during the shift), inventory, maintenance activities, master sanitation, and any issues encountered with the RSPC system.
• Standardize milk in compliance with fat and protein targets.
• Monitor CIP and keep records (occurrences, temperatures, chemical concentration, sample of reclaim water).
• Perform assigned tasks for the department’s sanitation.
• Uphold all rules governing the confidentiality of information about Lactalis products, recipes, and employee information.
• Work closely with the quality and food safety team to ensure the product meets quality and specification requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues or malfunctions with the RSPC system to minimize downtime.
• Comply with all Lactalis policies, procedures, OSHA standards, and company safety policies to ensure an ethical and safe work environment.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or manager

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred
• At least 1 year equivalent RSPC experience in a dairy or similar plant
• Stable and dependable work history is required

Specialized Knowledge

• Agri-food industry technology and processes, food biology, food biochemistry, quality, food safety, and health and safety

Skills/Abilities

• Pasteurization operator license required or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Sign On Bonus & Pay:

We are offering a $2,000* Hiring Bonus to new hires for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 90 days of active employment; an additional $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 180 days of active employment. *Temporary, part-time and certain rehired employees are not eligible. *Attendance and performance rules apply.

Hours:

1:30 pm - 9:30 pm, and weekends required (every 3rd weekend).

Pay:

$24.65/hr + $2.00/hr 2nd shift Premium + 20% Weekend Premium ($4.93/hr). Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff…

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