McMinnville Evaporator and HTST Team Member

McMinnville Evaporator and HTST Team Member

This is an onsite role that works at the McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. The shift/hours are Monday/Thursday 5pm - 5:30am and Tuesday/Friday 5pm - 1:30am. Employee Type – Hourly. Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance. Safety Sensitive – Yes.

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Organic is all we do.

We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

The HTST Operator is responsible for operating semi-automated equipment for milk and cream pasteurization. This role is also responsible for running the Evaporator and Dryer for power production. This is a safety sensitive role.

• Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizer within specified requirements.
• Perform cream culturing process, as needed, to meet production requirements provided by butter maker.
• Operate automated CIP systems to clean HTST system, Evaporator, Dryer, Lines, Tanks and Silos as needed. Fill out and file bills of lading and certificates of analysis.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Assist with State Time & Seals as well as separator and press teardown.
• Maintain HTST equipment by assisting in valve seal changing as well as gasket replacement.
• Maintain proper RAW milk silo rotation.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly items in a complete & timely fashion.
• Ensures solids from the Evaporator are in specification with quality standards.
• Confirms moisture are in specifications of quality standards and are free of scorched particles.
• Ensures skim and cream fats are within specification of quality standards.
• General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.

Good record keeping required. Assist with general plant cleaning as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Ability to obtain state permits to operate pasteurizer. Must be able to work 12 hour shift, including weekend and holiday work. Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures. Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance. Ability to operate material handling equipment, and obtain certifications.

Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift. Ability to climb stairs up to 10 stories and work at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples. Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals and follow appropriate PPE guidelines. Effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings. Verbal and written communication skills;

ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner. Basic math skills including arithmetic and the ability to perform and interpret basic calculations. Ability to bend, twist, turn, reach above shoulders and climb throughout shift as needed. Understanding of machine operations. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to work with limited supervision.

Base hourly wage range: $22.00 per hour - $26.95 per hour. The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $22.00. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays.

This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation…