Pasteurizer PA

Maola Local Dairies•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Pasteurizer is responsible for adhering to food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures during dairy processing. Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor/Manager, this position ensures pathogens are pasteurized and products are homogenized. The Pasteurizer operates and maintains pasteurization units, homogenizers, batching equipment, and other related equipment in a dairy production environment. The role involves batching and pasteurizing finished dairy goods, monitoring production and product characteristics, following formulation and processing standards, and completing HACCP monitoring and verification activities. The Pasteurizer also troubleshoots equipment, maintains required records and legal documents, and keeps equipment and the work area clean and sanitary. Employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program through required training, adherence to food safety and quality procedures, and reporting concerns. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The employee must be willing to work overtime, different days or shifts for coverage, additional days, and holidays as needed. Starting pay is $25.79 per hour, with union wage progression to $29.02 per hour after six months and $32.24 per hour after one year of continuous service.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma; higher education or certification required.
Three years of experience in a pasteurizing role or a similar role preferred.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Willingness to work overtime, different days or shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a pasteurizing role or a similar role.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Batch and pasteurize products in the production of finished dairy goods.
Monitor dairy production and follow standard operating procedures for batching and processing products.
Monitor fats, total solids, allergens, cryoscopy, and other processing-related items, and report deficiencies.
Complete pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities in accordance with the HACCP Plan.
Operate homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment, make adjustments as needed, and troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Follow the mix batching schedule and ensure raw batching meets formulation and standards using batch sheets.
Adhere to food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during pasteurizing.
Handle raw ingredients and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and applicable GMP, PMO, OSHA, and FDA standards.
Conduct and document system verification and monitoring activities for pasteurizer operations; prepare and maintain area paperwork, legal charts, and documents.
Sanitize equipment through CIP/SIP and hand cleaning, and maintain general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Support the SQF Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, completing required training, reporting concerns, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.