The Pasteurizer Assistant maintains the proper and efficient operation of all pasteurizing, blending, separating, and product transfer systems.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate documentation on recording charts to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Blends, mixes, and prepares products for production.
• Works closely with production supervisors to ensure timely delivery of the product to minimize downtime on fillers Works closely with the plant laboratory to ensure products are formulated and tested to meet plant requirements.
• Performs all necessary cleaning of all tanks, line circuits, and associated equipment.
• Monitors and documents chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of all equipment.
• Works closely with Milk Receivers to ensure proper product rotation of raw milk inventory.
• Assists in dumping reprocess on a daily basis.
• Performs gasket replacement and valve inspections.
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• May be required to lift, carry, lower 1-50lbs, and occasionally 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees
• below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time.
• Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach at, above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer