Pasteurizer PA

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people strengthening our communities and securing fresh local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity sustainability and a passion for providing fresh high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Insurance paid time off and moreavailable within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY:

The Pasteurizer is responsible for strictly adhering to all food safety quality assurance and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor/Manager The Pasteurizer will be responsible for ensuring all known pathogens are pasteurized and the product is homogenized. This position is also responsible for running and maintaining pasteurization units homogenizers batching equipment and other related equipment within the dairy production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for batching and pasteurizing in the production of finished dairy goods.
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products. Monitor fats total solids allergen cryoscopy and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; report any deficiencies.
• Ensure that all pre-operational system start-up and in-process monitoring activities are completed following the HACCP Plan.
• Operate homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment make adjustments when necessary and perform troubleshooting with the ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Follow the mix batching schedule and ensure that all raw batching is completed following formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes.
• Ensure that all food safety quality assurance and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the pasteurizing process.
• Maintain compliance and ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled under manufacturers recommendations and internal food safety requirements and under regulatory standards that are established by GMP PMO OSHA and FDA.
• Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of the pasteurizer. Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork legal charts & documents.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean sanitary and safe work area.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures maintaining hygiene and cleanliness and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System complete required training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Aware of all safety procedures.
• Aware of and wears all personal protective equipment.
• Follows GMP and PMO regulations and guidelines.
• Can properly fill out all required documentation.
• Has a complete understanding of the schedule.
• Must be capable of adding subtracting multiplying and dividing.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written
    visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
    appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
    requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
    collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and
    valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach bend extend and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk cream butter and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.