Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Town of East Greenbush, NY

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About The Position

Operate a pasteurizer to ensure product is pasteurized and safe at or above production and quality standards. The role involves processing milk and cream, collecting samples for laboratory testing, cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, following product recipes and batch guidelines, and reporting food safety or quality issues. The operator must follow applicable regulations and company requirements for good manufacturing practices, food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety. Other duties may be assigned.

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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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