Milk Plant HTST Associate

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a production teammate to operate pasteurization and mixer processes, ensuring product quality and safety. You will inspect and service pasteurizer equipment, handle sanitation of silos and slurry systems, and maintain strict HACCP and GMP documentation to support food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires basic understanding of pasteurization, food safety, and quality control, with a high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation is helpful.
• Understanding of GMP practices is desirable.
• Basic familiarity with pasteurization processes and QA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proctor pasteurizing process of raw milk to begin production.
• Conduct mixer operation for products ensuring materials 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 from Raw Silo to Filler.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP plans and paperwork.
• Monitor butterfat results to ensure specifications and product quality.
• Interact with state regulatory personnel quarterly to verify compliance.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!