Milk Plant HTST Associate

Weis Markets, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA is seeking a Pasteurization Operator to support the milk processing line. You will supervise proctoring the pasteurizing process, operate mixers for chocolate milk, teas and drinks, and ensure materials meet quality standards to produce finished products.

You will diagnose and repair pasteurizer equipment, perform sanitary duties on silos and slurries, monitor butterfat results, and maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and cleanliness helpful.

Responsibilities

• Proctor pasteurizing process of raw milk to begin production.
• Operate mixers for products like chocolate milk, teas, and drinks to meet quality standards.
• Diagnose, service, and repair pasteurizer sanitary equipment.
• Perform sanitary duties on equipment such as silos and slurries.
• Address leaks in pumps, valves, or tanks along the production line.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP plans and paperwork.
• Monitor butterfat results to ensure quality standards are met.
• Interact with state regulators quarterly to verify compliance of pasteurizing system.
• Commit to food safety and product quality per Weis Markets and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Food safety

Food security

Cleanliness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

1000 South 2nd Street

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proctoring pasteurizing process of raw milk to begin the production process for the facility.
• Conduct mixer operation for products such as chocolate milk, teas, and drinks ensuring raw materials meet quality standards to produce finished products.
• Diagnose, service, and make repairs on pasteurizer sanitary equipment.
• Perform sanitary duties on equipment such as silos and slurries.
• Address leaks that occur in pumps, valves, or tanks from Raw Silo to Filler Flow Panels.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP plans and paperwork.
• Monitor butterfat results to see if specifications are being met and a high-quality product is being produced.
• Interact on a quarterly basis with state regulatory personnel to verify compliance of pasteurizing system.
• Responsible for maintaining the commitment to food safety and food quality in compliance with Weis Markets, DEP (Department of Environmental Protection), PDA, FDA and SQF etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or greater is preferred. An understanding of food safety, food security, and general cleanliness is helpful.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.