Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production operator to operate the pasteurizer and ensure product safety and compliance with quality standards. The role includes sampling, sanitation, batch production, and adherence to recipe guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to follow directions, work well in teams, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes GMP compliance and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Follow directions accurately and carry out tasks as instructed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced production setting.
• Basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate pasteurizer to ensure product is pasteurized and safe per production and quality standards.
• Obtain milk and cream samples for lab testing, including raw and processed product.
• Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks, and equipment as needed.
• Produce product according to guidelines and separate into correct batches.
• Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately; maintain safe working conditions per state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to DFA GMP and comply with corporate/regulatory sanitation requirements.

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate pasteurizer to ensure product is pasteurized and safe at or above production and quality standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Operate pasteurizer in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• * Obtain milk and cream samples for testing by lab to include raw and processed product
• * Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks, and any other equipment as needed
• * Produce product according to guidelines and separate into correct batches
• * Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
• * Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• * Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• * The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• * High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• * Production or general work experienced preferred
• * Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• * Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• * Able to effectively work in a team environment
• * Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• * Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• * Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• * Must be able to read, write and speak English