Pasteurizer

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: New Britain
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to pasteurization and blending of product, sanitation of equipment and environmental surfaces and the documentation of food safety, loss control and related activities. Essential functions of Job:Pasteurizing: Sample collection:Employee will bring samples to laboratory to insure that product meets the specifications set by Guida's Milk and Ice-Cream, its Customers and the associated Regulatory Agencies. Equipment monitoring:Employee will vigorously observe all equipment to insure proper operation and maintain product integrity. Loss Prevention:Employee will monitor all tanks, clamps and valves at start-up and during processing to detect leaks or improperly functioning equipment. Product loss shall be documented and reported to Q.A. and plant management in a timely manner. Maintenance: Equipment will be routinely checked for malfunctions and proper sanitation. Appropriate corrective action will be taken. Equipment that is beyond your ability to repair shall be reported to Maintenance and a work order generated for forwarding to management and Q.A. Record Keeping/ Reporting:The appropriate records for Food Safety, Loss Control, Product Tracking and Equipment operation shall be maintained including the proper labeling of process charts. Documentation shall follow those policies outlined by plant management and Q.A. Communication Skills:Be able to efficiently communicate to all co-workers and supervisor. Clean-up: Clean Tanks and LinesTanks or lines that are selected to be cleaned are set up properly, checked and double checked to protect other tanks, lines and product. Check chart at end of wash cycle per Q.A. requirements. Sanitizing:Mix solution to correct strength, collect sample and take to laboratory. (Laboratory will affirm that the solution is correct) Start and finish sanitizing procedure. Check all charts to insure that the sanitation was completed properly. Work Area:The department area will be neat and organized to maintain a health and safe environment. Other tasks can be assigned by quality, packaging, and processing supervisors. Relocation to other departments may be required.

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