Processor - (Cheese Room Operator) 2nd Shift

Schedule: 2pm - 10:30pm Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)

** This is a union position, covered under Teamsters Local 294 Union**

Job Essentials:

• This job includes batching, legal pasteurization, and storage of all products according to plant SOPs and the PMO.  Candidates will be required to understand the following operational needs:
• Operation of the HTST while maintaining legal pasteurization requirements.
• Proper documentation for all charts and records in accordance with NYS AG+MKTS legal requirements.
• The individual will be required to obtain and maintain NYS AG+MKTS broken seal certification and assist with HTST system inspections.
• They must have the ability to CIP all tanks, lines, and equipment associated with processing.  Follow all company formulation and assure correct ingredients amounts are being used and documented.
• Assist with setting yogurt silos, operating the yogurt separator, and assisting in the cottage cheese vat room when needed.  
• Perform a daily inventory of products in the processing area at beginning of the shift to maintain 72/24 hour storage regulations.
• Work in conjunction with manufacturing employees to properly transfer raw ingredients.
• Will be required to perform assigned sanitary PM tasks monthly.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Keep all work areas, including the ingredient storage area, neat and clean at all times, to conform to GMP and SQF requirements.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way.
• Must stay until job is completed or relieved. Must perform any other assignment by a Supervisor or Foreman.  This description is not all inclusive and is subject to change.