Onsite 12-Hour HTST & Evaporator Operator (Night)

Organic Valley; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Organic Valley is seeking an HTST team member to operate pasteurization equipment at the McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. This onsite role features 12-hour shifts (Mon/Thu 5pm–5:30am; Tue/Fri 5pm–1:30am).

The role is hourly with a 3% annual incentive bonus and safety-sensitive duties. Able to lift heavy loads and work in a fast-paced environment. Health benefits and 401k are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour shift, including weekend and holiday work.
• Able to obtain state permits to operate pasteurizer.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Experience operating HTST pasteurizer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizer within specified requirements.
• Perform cream culturing process as needed to meet production requirements.
• Operate automated CIP systems to clean HTST system, Evaporator, Dryer, Lines, Tanks and Silos as needed; file bills of lading and certificates of analysis.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Assist with State Time & Seals as well as separator and press teardown.
• Maintain HTST equipment by assisting in valve seal changing and gasket replacement.
• Maintain proper RAW milk silo rotation.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly items in a complete & timely fashion.
• Ensure solids from the Evaporator are in specification with quality standards.
• Confirm moisture are in specifications of quality standards and are free of scorched particles.
• Ensure skim and cream fats are within specification of quality standards.
• General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.

Skills

HTST pasteurizer operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

CIP systems

PPE usage

Material handling equipment

Job description

Organic Valley is seeking an HTST team member to operate pasteurization equipment at the McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. This onsite role features 12-hour shifts (Mon/Thu 5pm–5:30am; Tue/Fri 5pm–1:30am).

The role is hourly with a 3% annual incentive bonus and safety-sensitive duties. Able to lift heavy loads and work in a fast-paced environment. Health benefits and 401k are included.