Milk Plant HTST Associate

Weis Markets; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA, is seeking a Pasteurizer Operator responsible for proctoring pasteurizing processes, operating mixers for chocolate milk, teas and drinks, and ensuring quality standards are met. You will maintain sanitary equipment, monitor product quality, and support compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or higher and a basic understanding of food safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene is helpful.
• Experience with dairy processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proctor pasteurizing process of raw milk to begin production.
• Operate mixer for products like chocolate milk, teas, and drinks ensuring quality.
• Diagnose, service, and repair pasteurizer sanitary equipment.
• Perform sanitary duties on equipment such as silos and slurries.
• Address leaks in pumps, valves, or tanks and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP and related paperwork.
• Monitor butterfat results to meet specifications and product quality.
• Interact with state regulators quarterly to verify pasteurizing system compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

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

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.