Butter Production Operator - Packaging & Sanitation

Rumiano Cheese Corporation; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Company seeks a Butter Operator at Crescent City Creamery in Crescent City, CA. The role operates butter churns, manages cream handling, and packages finished butter while maintaining strict sanitation and GMP standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years in food manufacturing. Forklift certification and strong attention to detail, teamwork, and safety are essential. Pay ranges $24–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is preferred.
• 2–3 years of food manufacturing experience desirable, operator experience preferred.
• Forklift certification (will train internally).

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors butter churn equipment in accordance with production specifications.
• Measures and loads cream into the churn; monitors temperature, timing, and butterfat levels.
• Adjusts churn settings based on product specifications and production schedules.
• Meters ingredients into the churning process based on product recipes.
• Performs in-process quality checks to ensure butter texture, color, and consistency meet standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Sartori Company seeks a Butter Operator at Crescent City Creamery in Crescent City, CA. The role operates butter churns, manages cream handling, and packages finished butter while maintaining strict sanitation and GMP standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years in food manufacturing. Forklift certification and strong attention to detail, teamwork, and safety are essential. Pay ranges $24–$30 per hour.