Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a pasteurizer operator in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves operating the pasteurizer, sampling for lab testing, and ensuring product safety and quality according to guidelines.

The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, follow recipes, maintain accurate records, and comply with GMP and safety regulations. High school diploma or equivalent and production experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate pasteurizer according to state and federal guidelines.
• Collect milk/cream samples for lab testing.
• Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks and equipment.
• Produce product following guidelines and separate into batches.
• Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to DFA GMPs and corporate food safety requirements.

Skills

Follow directions

Team environment

Record keeping

Fast-paced work

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production/General work experience

Certification/licensing possibly 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