Dairy Pasteurizer Operator - Quality & Safety

Dairy Farmers of America; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Pension and 401K Plan

EAP program

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Pasteurizer-Relief to operate and maintain pasteurizer equipment in our dairy production environment, ensuring product quality and safety. You will monitor fats, solids, allergens, cryoscope, follow SOPs, prepare paperwork, and communicate issues to other departments.

This role requires at least 1 year of dairy/food processing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience required.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain pasteurizer and related equipment in dairy production.
• Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, and cryoscope values and ensure product specs.
• Follow SOPs for batching, processing, and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain area paperwork, charts, and temperatures.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate with other departments.
• Maintain sanitation, CIP and hand cleaning, and PPE usage.
• Operate at recommended speeds and maximize throughput with minimal downtime.
• Report food safety or quality issues immediately and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Pasteurizer operation

Quality & food safety

SOP compliance

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

CIP cleaning

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryoscope

Pasteurizer equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Pasteurizer-Relief to operate and maintain pasteurizer equipment in our dairy production environment, ensuring product quality and safety. You will monitor fats, solids, allergens, cryoscope, follow SOPs, prepare paperwork, and communicate issues to other departments.

This role requires at least 1 year of dairy/food processing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.