Dairy Processing Operator: Pasteurization & Quality

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus programs

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits from

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Processing Operator in Cortland, NY to set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot dairy processing systems for ESL and aseptic products. The role supports pasteurization, separators, and other equipment while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and quality standards.

You will perform routine quality checks, document results, and contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient production environment at Byrne Dairy's Cortland facility.

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.

Education

GED or High School

Job description

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Processing Operator in Cortland, NY to set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot dairy processing systems for ESL and aseptic products. The role supports pasteurization, separators, and other equipment while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and quality standards.

You will perform routine quality checks, document results, and contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient production environment at Byrne Dairy's Cortland facility.