Jerry Homan
- Dairy Products Processor (Milk Pasteurization)
119 Food Science Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
University Park, PA 16802
Email:
jeh32@psu.edu
Phone:
814-865-7535
Biography:
Current Position:
Responsible for receiving and pasteurization of raw milk.
Major responsibilities include:
- Receive raw milk and test it for antibiotics.
- Inventory milk and juices products and prepare production orders for packaged products.
- Pasteurize all fluid milk for cartons and six gallon containers, as well as three different juices for cartons.
- Prepare and pasteurize mixes for cream cheese, yogurt, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and ricotta cheese prior to transfer to the cultured products room.
- Prepare and pasteurize mixes for ice cream, soft serve, sherbet, and frozen yogurt prior to transfer to the ice cream room.
- Inventory cleaning chemicals and containers for packaging.
- Assist in workshops and classes for student training on pasteurizing equipment.
