Pasteurizer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a Pasteurizer operator at our San Antonio, TX facility. You will operate the pasteurizer to ensure product safety and quality, following recipes and batch guidelines while maintaining DFA GMP compliance.

You will collect milk/cream samples for lab testing, wash and sanitize equipment, and participate in efficient production processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow directions and work in a team.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pasteurizer in compliance with guidelines.
• Obtain samples for lab testing (raw and processed).
• Wash and sanitize silos, tanks, and equipment.
• Produce product according to recipes and batches.
• Follow DFA GMP and sanitation requirements.
• Report safety/quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Complete duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Production experience

Certification/licensing may be required

Job description

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

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

Requirements

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

Pay Range

$23.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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