Dairy Processing Operator: Precision Pasteurization & QA

Byrne Branding; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement / Educational PC

Job summary

Byrne operates an East Syracuse, NY dairy processing facility seeking a dedicated Processing Operator to support ESL and aseptic dairy product production. You will set up, run, and troubleshoot pasteurization and other processing equipment while ensuring product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, pH, fat content, and microbial counts; performing CIP cleaning; adjusting parameters; and documenting all production data for regulatory compliance and traceability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pasteurization equipment, separators, homogenizers, and other dairy processing machinery to ensure products meet quality standards and production specifications.
• 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 operates an East Syracuse, NY dairy processing facility seeking a dedicated Processing Operator to support ESL and aseptic dairy product production. You will set up, run, and troubleshoot pasteurization and other processing equipment while ensuring product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, pH, fat content, and microbial counts; performing CIP cleaning; adjusting parameters; and documenting all production data for regulatory compliance and traceability.