Processing Operator (HTST) 3rd Shift

dfa; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Purity Dairies in Nashville is seeking a Pasteurizer Operator to run HTST equipment, adjust settings, and maintain safe, efficient production. This role requires clear documentation, GMP compliance, and teamwork with multiple departments.

The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong growth opportunities within DFA’s family of dairy brands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Stand/walk for long periods; lift up to 50 lb occasionally.
• Work in wet environments; on occasion exposed to dust, gas or fumes.
• Flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Team player with good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced setting and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate HTST machines and make adjustments for safe, efficient production.
• Maintain accurate paperwork per SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Communicate with other departments and management about issues.
• Follow GMP guidelines and ensure high-quality product output.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purity Dairies is looking for a Pasteurizer Operator for our Nashville facility.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit package, great growth opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for you and your family.

The schedule will be Sun-Thur 9pm-5:00am.

Come join the best team in town!!

Purity Dairy has immediate job openings for a Pasteurizer Operator is responsible for operating HTST machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure production of products is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner. Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production. Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s. Filler Operator will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.

Purity Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.

Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $26.25 per hour

SCHEDULE:

• Sun-Thur 9pm-5am

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience required.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure dust, gas or fumes.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks)

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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