Dairy Pasteurizer Operator | Food Safety & Quality

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd; Delta; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd in Delta, BC, is seeking a reliable Production Operator to support pasteurization, blending, and packaging in a fast-paced dairy plant. You will monitor processes, ensure product quality, maintain sanitation, follow HACCP and GMPs, and work with the union team to meet production targets.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work rotating shifts in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, and blending systems is a strong asset.
• Experience working within regulated food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate pasteurization and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product temperatures, flow rates, pressures, and critical process parameters.
• Ensure all products meet quality, composition, and regulatory requirements.
• Standardize milk and dairy products according to production specifications.
• Blend, mix, and prepare products for production and packaging.
• Monitor CCPs and complete required documentation.
• Follow HACCP plans, GMPs, SOPs, and food safety standards.
• Operate CIP systems and verify equipment cleanliness.
• Maintain sanitary conditions throughout the production process.
• Monitor equipment performance and process efficiency; troubleshoot as needed.
• Record temperatures, processing information, product transfers, and production data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Organization

Team player

Lifts 50 lbs

Adapt to hot/cold/humid

Dairy processing knowledge

HACCP/GMPs knowledge

CIP knowledge

Mathematics skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pasteurizers

Separators

Homogenizers

Blending systems

Forklifts

Processing equipment

Job description

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd in Delta, BC, is seeking a reliable Production Operator to support pasteurization, blending, and packaging in a fast-paced dairy plant. You will monitor processes, ensure product quality, maintain sanitation, follow HACCP and GMPs, and work with the union team to meet production targets.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work rotating shifts in a refrigerated environment.