Dairy HTST/Intake/Blend Operator (Overnights)

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Location: Department 769 
Full Pay Range: $20.96 to $30.41 
Shift: Overnights
Status: Full Time
Age Requirement:  18+

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

Our state-of-the-art Dairy located in La Crosse, WI processes milk and produces the fruit juice and bottled water for approximately 800+ retail stores. Our facility includes three blow mold machines, which make the gallons and half gallons for our products.

Join our Dairy as an HTST/Blend Operator. This full time coworker is responsible for:

- Operating HTST pasteurizers in accordance with HACCP requirements and regulatory compliance
- Sample, screen, and receive milk, orange juice, and sugar loads within regulatory guidelines, as well as perform constant quality checks
- Monitor equipment for proper temperature, pressure, and flow
- Operate equipment per production schedule
- Maintain appropriate sanitation of equipment; test products and product tanks for appropriate butter fat
- Properly document charts, logs, SOPs, and SSOPs

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday working 10:00pm to 6:00am

Qualifications:

- Forklift certified or the ability to become forklift certified
- Must have current license with the state of WI for the operation of the HTST systems or be able to complete the course and pass the test within a reasonable time frame
- Ability to adhere to sanitation/hygiene standards and procedures
- Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the Dairy industry
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory laws; ability to read, understand, and interpret numbers; ability to read 24hr time; ability to operate production equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Accurate/detail oriented; ability to work well alone and as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to self-motivate and carry out daily tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to exercise sound judgment within company guidelines
- Prior experience in a Dairy facility is preferred but not required

Physical qualifications: bend/reach/twist frequently; lift/carry 32 pounds to 84 inches constantly; stand/walk up to 10 hours per shift constantly; lift/carry 55 pounds to chest level occasionally; push/pull 55 pounds of force occasionally.

Benefits:

- Minimum starting rate of pay is $20.96 per hour plus Overnight Premium Pay of $3.00 per hour
- Weekend Premium Pay: additional $3.00 an hour between the hours of 7:30pm Friday and 5:00am Monday
- A year end cash bonus - 40% of profits shared with our coworkers
- 2 Weeks Vacation within 1st year of employment
- Paid sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance
- Footwear allowance

Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family-owned, Midwest company, in operation since 1965. We are dedicated to serving our guests and coworkers while treating everyone like family. Along with our award-winning culture, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Kwik Trip and our culture.
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