Vat Room Operator - Second Shift

Responsibilities

• Operate HTST processing system, CIP system, and record all time, temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
• Detect and report system abnormalities to reduce risk and damage.
• Understand and troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Cook up-to-date on processing system operations and sanitation, bacterial control, and sterilization.
• Clean silos, mix room, totes, pumps, UHT press, hook up CIP lines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CIP systems to ensure proper operation.
• Check chemical concentration to meet company and USDA standards.
• Maintain chemical usage in chemical rooms to meet correct PPM.
• Prepare written reports and maintain assigned logs, records, and documentation.
• Blend mixed products using outlined procedures.
• Foster open communication and maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Assist in other areas of the business as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret documents, write routine reports, speak effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw/bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with problems, and prioritize tasks.
• Must have the ability to work in high and confined spaces while following safety procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.