Dairy Processing Operator - Day 1 Benefits, On Site

Byrne; South Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits day 1

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Job summary

Byrne is seeking a Processing Operator to join their Cortland, NY facility. The role involves setting up and operating dairy processing systems to produce ESL/aseptic dairy products, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The position requires 1–2 years of manufacturing or dairy processing experience, with on-site work hours (6am–6:30pm) and a competitive hourly pay range. Byrne offers benefits starting day 1 and growth opportunities within a long-standing central New York dairy company.

Qualifications

• GED or High School is preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience or dairy processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pasteurization equipment, separators, homogenizers, and other dairy processing machinery to ensure products meet quality standards and production specifications while maintaining optimal flow rates and temperatures.
• Conduct routine quality control tests including temperature checks, pH measurements, fat content analysis, and bacterial counts to verify product safety and compliance with FDA and state dairy regulations.
• Perform cleaning and sanitization procedures on processing lines, tanks, and equipment using CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems and manual cleaning protocols to maintain strict hygiene standards and prevent contamination.
• Monitor and adjust processing parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow rates based on product specifications, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and making necessary corrections to maintain continuous production.
• Document production data, quality test results, and equipment maintenance activities in logbooks and computer systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping for regulatory compliance and traceability requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Dairy processing experience

Education

GED or High School

Job description

Byrne is seeking a Processing Operator to join their Cortland, NY facility. The role involves setting up and operating dairy processing systems to produce ESL/aseptic dairy products, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The position requires 1–2 years of manufacturing or dairy processing experience, with on-site work hours (6am–6:30pm) and a competitive hourly pay range. Byrne offers benefits starting day 1 and growth opportunities within a long-standing central New York dairy company.