HTST Operator - Mix Master at Prairie Farms in Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

You've heard of, or even tasted, our products... now it's time to join the team that supplies the ice cream novelties you and your family love!

This is a 3rd shift role: the hours are 12:00 AM-8:00 AM

Hourly rate: $19.83/hr + $1.10/hr shift premium; opportunity to earn an additional $0.55/hr for certifications, up to 3 certifications.

HTST Process Operator is specifically defined as the activities and job requirements of an individual running a High Temperature, Short-Time Pasteurizer in a manner which meets scheduled production needs with conformance to all PMO Specifications, safety, sanitation & quality requirements. The Mix Master is a crucial role responsible for preparing, mixing, and ensuring the consistent quality of ice cream mixtures. The incumbent will work closely with production teams to create delicious and high-quality ice cream products that meet both taste and safety standards.

Physical Requirements & Essential Skills:

• Hand and wrist movement to grasp, hold and reassemble pipe and dairy clamp fittings




• Time management and Strong team player




• Flex hours: able to work extended hours and flex shifts when necessary.




• Communication skills: ability to communicate with plant personnel




• The ability to work weekends is necessary (peak season of 6-7 days a week)




• The ability to continually lift 70lbs and the ability to work 22' - 25' in the air

Position Responsibilities:

• Keep proper documentation of pasteurization processes and washes


• Mixing Formulations


• Quality Control


• Collaboration with other team members


• Ingredient management


• Learn how to unload and pasteurize mix


• Learn to handle all cleaning and sanitizing chemicals


• Ability to tear down and reassemble H.T.S.T., mix tanks and production line machines and equipment


• Cleaning the H.T.S.T., mix tanks, drains, floors, walls, pipes, valves and production machines and equipment


• Unload sugar & chocolate tankers and complete proper documentation of the processes.

  What are some of the benefits and incentives provided?

  
  
  
  

• Orientation & Training to help you succeed.


• Career growth


• Free ice cream on your breaks!


• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision), Gym membership discounts


• Vacation + PTO, Retirement/401k


• Tuition Reimbursement