Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in San Antonio is seeking an operator to run the pasteurizer and ensure product safety and quality. You will follow production guidelines and work within GMP and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities include collecting milk and cream samples for lab testing, washing and sanitizing silos and tanks, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires reading, writing English, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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 GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing English

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

Certification/licensing may be required

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

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer