Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Rensselaer, NY

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About The Position

The Pasteurizer Operator operates pasteurizing equipment to ensure products are pasteurized and safe while meeting or exceeding production and quality standards. The role includes sampling raw and processed milk and cream for laboratory testing, producing products in accordance with recipes and production guidelines, and cleaning and sanitizing tanks and other equipment. The operator must follow food safety, quality, sanitation, health, and safety requirements, including applicable state and federal regulations and DFA good manufacturing practices. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during the course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pasteurizer in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Obtain raw and processed milk and cream samples for laboratory testing.
• Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks, and other equipment as needed.
• Produce products according to guidelines and separate them into the correct batches.
• Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
• Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED