Wet Process Operator
$47,840–$58,240 year
On-siteTurlock, California, United States
Job Summary
Operate HTST pasteurization equipment, monitor critical processing parameters, and receive, standardize, blend, and transfer milk throughout production. Perform start-up, shutdown, CIP operations, and routine equipment inspections while troubleshooting process upsets to maintain product integrity. Complete required HTST records, production documentation, and regulatory paperwork accurately. Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Receiving departments to maintain schedules. Follow all GMP, HACCP, and safety requirements while maintaining excellent housekeeping. Work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays in a state-of-the-art dairy facility producing high-quality ingredients.
Required Qualifications
- Current HTST Operator License
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating HTST or similar dairy processing equipment
- Experience in dairy, food, beverage, or aseptic manufacturing
- Strong understanding of HTST pasteurization systems
- Strong understanding of Dairy processing operations
- Strong understanding of CIP systems
- Strong understanding of Food safety and sanitation practices
- Strong understanding of GMPs and HACCP principles
- Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and production documentation
- Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in milk powder or dairy ingredient manufacturing
- Experience operating PLC/HMI-controlled processing equipment
- Knowledge of evaporators, separators, homogenizers, and milk standardization systems
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience working in a SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-certified manufacturing facility
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