Pasteurizer PA

Maola Local Dairies•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Pasteurizer is responsible for adhering to food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during dairy processing. Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor/Manager, the role ensures pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized. The employee operates and maintains pasteurization units, homogenizers, batching equipment, and related equipment in a dairy production environment. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Overtime, different days or shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays may be required. The starting rate is $25.79 per hour at 80% of the full rate. Under the union wage progression scale, the rate increases to $29.02 per hour after six months and $32.24 per hour after one year of continuous service.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Ability to perform the stated essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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, troubleshoot, and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Follow the mix batching schedule and ensure raw batching follows formulations and standards documented on batch sheets.
Adhere to food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during pasteurization.
Handle raw ingredients and materials according to manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and applicable GMP, PMO, OSHA, and FDA standards.
Conduct and document system verification and monitoring activities; prepare and maintain area paperwork, legal charts, and documents.
Sanitize equipment through CIP/SIP and hand cleaning, and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, reporting concerns, completing required training, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.