Visalia, CA

Large Manufacturer, leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for an experienced Pasteurizer to join a winning team! With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and brand integrity, the Milk Receiving/Pasteurizer Operator is a challenging and rewarding role that allows you the satisfaction of being directly responsible for a variety of key functions as they relate to our incoming milk supply and award-winning finished products. Job Responsibilities: Receive, evaluate and test incoming raw milk per standard operating procedures (i.e. take temperature, visually inspect milk, smell and apply applicable test to samples); recording results. Sample collection, as required (i.e. whey, etc.). Abide by milk receiving standards and protocol to ensure the highest levels of quality and safety are achieved. Pasteurize milk according to regulations and monitor the pasteurizer for proper function. Neatly and accurately complete departmental paperwork/checklists/verification (i.e. receiving paperwork for incoming loads and outgoing whey loads, vat control, pasteurization, etc.) and subsequent data entry. Operation of C.I.P. and C.O.P. systems and subsequent documentation. Assist plant leadership in developing weekly make schedules based on incoming milk volumes; promptly informing leadership of any changes or problems. Strive to ensure production targets are met according to the make schedule; promptly reporting any areas of improvement or concern to plant leadership.