Dairy Pasteurization Processor
If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Gifford’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?
The Dairy Pasteurization Processor (processor) will be responsible for processing mixes as well as helping the production family with their daily production needs when requested. The processor will maintain a neat, clean work area by adhering to Food Safety Standards, minimize product damage, and keep accurate counts of products in inventory as needed while helping to keep Gifford’s product at a high standard of quality every day. The processor will be responsible for ensuring all SQF, HACCP, Company and Regulatory standards are always met or exceeded in their work area.
Processing Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all SQF, HACCP, Company and Regulatory standards are always met or exceeded in their work area.
- HTST Operator (High Temperature Short Time)
- Processing raw milk and cream to pasteurized mix
- Receiving Milk and Cream (if available).
- Help keep chemical room, mix processing room, raw silo and are where powders are stored neat and clean.
- Help production and clean-up when needed.
- Follow all cleaning procedures for all equipment and parts.
- Washing waste mix.
- Overseeing all equipment in your area and communicating with maintenance when something is not working properly.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience with production preferred
- Must have a great attitude and be willing to learn
- Time Management and Strong team player
- Flex hours: able to work extended hours and flex shifts when necessary
- The ability to work weekends (may be required)
- Quality focused and attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
Requirements:
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to withstand extreme temperature changes
- Able to wear a hairnet and beard net (if applicable) while in production room
- Able to wear hearing protection
- Able to work around moving machinery and equipment while staying safe.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and developed. If you have the required skills and are looking to grow in a manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
