<p>Overview</p> <p>The Operator prepares, blends and mixes ingredients for product according to batch sheets and formulas.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or GED equivalent </li><li>Ability to accurately record data </li><li>Ability to read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures for food grade products </li><li>Analytical skills required </li><li>Must be able to work weekends, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights) </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <ul> <li>Stand on your feet constantly during your shift and work in humid environment that fluctuates from warm to cold seasonally. </li><li>Routinely work from ladders. </li><li>Must be able to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs. </li><li>Position requires frequent lifting, reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, bending, and kneeling. </li><li>Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Works closely with the pasteurizer/processor to ensure timely delivery of product to the fillers. </li><li>Familiar with proper operation of the blending, product transfer, separation, and some pasteurization equipment. </li><li>Monitors and documents chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of equipment. </li><li>Responsibilities include up to and including cleaning and sanitizing all silo tanks, vats, lines and fillers. </li><li>Prepares blends and mixes as needed for production according to batch sheets and formulas. </li><li>Maintains accurate and legible documentation during processing to include: efficiency and downtime reporting, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Master Sanitation documentation, SQF, blend and batch sheets and other documents as needed to meet regulatory requirements. </li><li>Stages and prepares ingredients for blending. </li><li>Works closely with the laboratory to ensure products are formulated and tested to meet quality and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Responsible for taking and documenting all product samples to the lab as necessary. </li><li>Works closely with milk receivers to ensure proper product rotation of raw milk inventory. </li><li>Must keep work area and machines clean at all times. </li><li>Must complete all assigned paperwork. </li><li>Perform preventative maintenance as per department schedule. </li></ul>