Batcher-Pasteurizer
Company: Lactalis
Location: Turlock
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Lactalis North America is currently seeking
candidates to join our Cultured Plant team in Turlock, CA. Lactalis
Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with
more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide,
committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that
bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of
AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything
we do. If you're looking for a unique experience with a company
that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic
work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on
responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want
to hear from you! At Lactalis USA we are dedicated to building a
diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our
candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and
experiences. If you're excited about this role but your experience
doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job
posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your
STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the
perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. From
your PASSION to ours This is a key position responsible for the
proper pasteurization of raw dairy materials and product batching
and formula preparation for cultured plant department. The employee
in this position will be placed in other areas of production as
needed per production needs. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key
responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
* Perform all pre-operational procedures prior to start up. * Take
all safety precautions and operate a legal pasteurizer used to
pasteurize raw ingredients. * Ability to operate all required
batching equipment. * Product batching and formula preparation. *
Culture handling and fermentation. * Log and record all ingredients
to include all liquid and dry ingredients according to production
procedures. * Utilize time efficiently to maintain production flow.
* Processing of batch reports utilizing designated software
program. * Ability to hook up silos for production processing. *
Laboratory testing and PH control. * Perform and verify daily legal
set points (cut in / cut out, temperature, seal checks etc.) at the
pasteurizer. * Clean & sanitize pasteurization equipment. *
Chemical titrations * Ensure that HTST pasteurizer is functioning
as per state and federal regulation. * Pull and take samples to the
testing lab for analysis as directed. * Accurately record all
applicable batching and pasteurization information on the recording
charts and other required documentation. * Ensure that the safety
of the product is not jeopardized. * Maintain constant
communication with machine operators to ensure production schedule
is being followed in an efficient and timely manner. * Follow other
instructions as directed by the lead person, supervisor or member
of management. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified
applicants will contribute the following: * Must pass written and
equipment evaluation examination and obtain a license from
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) prior to
operating HTST. * Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense
and understanding to fulfill instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems and interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or
schedule form. * Language Skills: Person must be able to read and
comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, and
effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to employees of the company. * Mathematics: Ability to
calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
* Computer skills: Basic MS Word / Excel/Tech Wizard. * Knowledge
of personal safety practices, common sense, and basic
organizational skills. * High School Diploma/General Education
Degree (GED) preferred. Experience: * Previous employment in a food
industry setting is preferred. * A stable and dependable work
history. Specialized Knowledge: * General Pasteurizer's License
from CDFA * Basic Training in GMP, HAACP, Food Safety. * Pallet
jack certification * Basic mathematical skills (must be able to
calculate averages) Skills/Abilities: * Strong attention to detail.
* Manual dexterity. * Vision abilities (close, distance color and
ability to focus). * Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds
continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, * Stand for entire shift.
* Perform repetitive movements (e.g., twisting, gripping, lifting,
bending, reaching). The ideal candidate will be proactive and
dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and
pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also
be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of
managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to
demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational
skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high
professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity.
Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.
Keywords: Lactalis, Turlock , Batcher-Pasteurizer, Other , Turlock, California
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