Night-Shift Dairy Pasteurizer & Batcher - $23/hr

Shamrock Foods Company; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Verona, VA is seeking a Pasteurizer/Batcher to prepare products per recipes and pasteurize to meet guidelines. You’ll mix ingredients, batch products, and monitor quality while following SOPs and PPE requirements.

The role requires hands-on operation of pasteurizing systems, testing butterfat/solids, and maintaining equipment. Flexibility for evenings/nights and weekends is needed; the company offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6+ months in manufacturing, dairy or another related field preferred.
• Forklift certified or willing to become certified.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties.
• Ability to work in cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot.
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions.
• Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Measure ingredients, mix ingredients, and batch products to meet recipe guidelines.
• Take inventory and record lot numbers of ingredients used.
• Expertly execute the pasteurizing process including homogenization.
• Prepare pasteurized/raw tanks/set line circuits/CIP jumpers.
• Operate pasteurizing systems sending product to correct tanks or tankers.
• Run tests for butterfat and total solids.
• Set up tanks and line circuits for CIP, test chemicals and adjust as needed.
• Once completed reassemble items so they are ready for use.
• Keep all support equipment clean to meet state and federal guidelines.
• Perform basic maintenance and replace parts on the equipment as necessary
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Math proficiency

Clear communication

Cold/wet environment

Temperature control

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Attendance reliability

Flexibility (evenings/nights/holidays)

Education

6+ months manufacturing/dairy experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Shamrock Foods Company in Verona, VA is seeking a Pasteurizer/Batcher to prepare products per recipes and pasteurize to meet guidelines. You’ll mix ingredients, batch products, and monitor quality while following SOPs and PPE requirements.

The role requires hands-on operation of pasteurizing systems, testing butterfat/solids, and maintaining equipment. Flexibility for evenings/nights and weekends is needed; the company offers benefits and growth opportunities.