Dairy Pasteurization Operator (HTST) – Shift Premium

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc is seeking an experienced Dairy HTST (Pasteurizing) Machine Operator in O'Fallon, IL. The role focuses on handling, processing and ensuring quality in product manufacturing, with emphasis on milk quality, regulatory compliance and productivity.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in production/manufacturing, preferably in dairy or food processing, and be able to operate, monitor, and document across multiple stages of pasteurization, blending and packaging.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending, product transfer, separation, pasteurization, and other machinery.
• Monitor daily production schedules (milk receiving, pasteurizing, separating, packaging).
• Maintain batch sheets, production records and logs for audits.
• Document GMP, HACCP, allergen, and sanitation records to meet regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate equipment issues and ensure clean, good-condition operation.
• Follow CIP procedures to clean and sterilize equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and milk receivers to manage production demands and inventory rotation.
• Coordinate with laboratory to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Work in a loud, high-temperature environment and be prepared for extended hours or weekends.

Skills

Self-starting

Multi-tasking

Results-driven

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc is seeking an experienced Dairy HTST (Pasteurizing) Machine Operator in O'Fallon, IL. The role focuses on handling, processing and ensuring quality in product manufacturing, with emphasis on milk quality, regulatory compliance and productivity.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in production/manufacturing, preferably in dairy or food processing, and be able to operate, monitor, and document across multiple stages of pasteurization, blending and packaging.