Pasteurizer Operator - 3rd Shift
About the role
At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress.
Responsibilities
- Train Pasteurizer Apprentices and Pasteurizer Operators
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment
- Schedule whey and cream trucks and bytec waste removal
- Standardize and pasteurize milk for the cheesemaking process
- Separate and filter whey
- Clean the HTST equipment
- Communicate with Head Cheesemaker, Quality Manager, and Production manager on product issues
- Utilize the JD Edwards system for inventory
- Attend staff and department meetings
- Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiency
- May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury
- Complete all required training in a timely manner
- Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
- May assist with milk intake
- Schedule the Pasteurizer Apprentices and Pasteurizer Operators
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- HTST Pasteurizer Certified
- Process flow knowledge of cheesemaking, prep, and packaging
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
- Basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
- Experience with JD Edwards software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with automated equipment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- History of good attendance
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented nature
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- No travel required
Physical Requirements
The Pasteurizer Operator may have to spend up to 8 hours standing, bending, twisting, turning, using arms and hands for reaching, throwing, handling, and manipulating objects, lift items weighing up to 70 pounds (buddy lift if needed), need to climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other climbing devices, be able to see naturally or with correction, to safely perform designated tasks.
Work environment
The plant floor is a busy facility. The Pasteurizer Operator will have exposure to a high level of constant noise that may make it difficult to concentrate. The plant conditions are wet and humid with occasionally slippery floors. The Pasteurizer Operator will need to be able to work with food grade chemicals required for proper daily sanitation of all equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short term/Long term disability
- Volunteer time off (VTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet insurance