Pasteurizer Operator: Food Safety & Quality Champion

BG Foods; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods in Hurlock, MD is hiring a Pasteurizer Operator for a full-time shift role.

You will verify safety interlocks, operate pasteurizer and capper equipment, and ensure GMP compliance while maintaining logs and quality checks. The position requires dependability, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a busy manufacturing environment.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within our food manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Effective communication skills.
• Reading/Comprehension abilities.
• Ability to Work Independently.
• Ability to Identify Problems and Respond Accordingly.
• Possess basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify all E-stops are operational and all guards are in place before start-up.
• Operate machinery following safety procedures and complete logs/reports.
• Prepare pre-staged materials and verify codes, sizes, labels match specs.
• Monitor glue machine temp and ensure glue in pod; fill pod; set capper steam correctly.
• Keep area clean and report safety issues; communicate at shift changes.
• Adhere to GMP and food safety policies; report quality issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Effective communication

Reading comprehension

Work independently

Problem identification

Basic math skills

Job description

B&G Foods in Hurlock, MD is hiring a Pasteurizer Operator for a full-time shift role.

You will verify safety interlocks, operate pasteurizer and capper equipment, and ensure GMP compliance while maintaining logs and quality checks. The position requires dependability, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a busy manufacturing environment.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within our food manufacturing operations.