Separator

SMC Management•Middletown, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

South Mountain Creamery is a dairy farm family that bottles its own milk and makes its own butter and ice cream. They have been making home deliveries to the DMV area for 25 years and are the largest and most efficient home delivery business in the area. They see the “excellence in the ordinary,” and everything they do is done with integrity and intention. The Separator plays a key role in the dairy production process by operating and maintaining the cream separator and related equipment used to separate milk and cream. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and sanitary handling of dairy products in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Prior experience in a dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of dairy processing equipment and food safety standards a plus.
Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and record data accurately.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a cold, wet environment.
Flexibility to work early mornings and holidays as production requires.

Responsibilities

Operate the cream separator and other dairy processing equipment (e.g., pasteurizers, homogenizers, tanks).
Monitor temperature, flow rates, and product quality during the separation process.
Perform equipment setup, calibration, and daily start-up/shutdown procedures.
Maintain accurate production logs and batch records.
Conduct cleaning and sanitization (CIP/SIP) of equipment and work areas according to food safety standards.
Troubleshoot and report mechanical or quality issues to maintenance or supervision.
Assist with loading, unloading, and transferring raw milk and cream.
Follow all plant safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines.
Support other creamery operations as needed, including pasteurization and bottling.