Pasteurizer

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• Passionate about food safety and product quality.
• Committed to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Takes pride in producing quality products that meet customer expectations.

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of dairy processing and pasteurization systems.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of Clean-in-Place (CIP) programs and sanitation requirements.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, and blending systems is considered a strong asset.
• Experience working within regulated food manufacturing environments.

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

Production Operations

• Operate HTST pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, blending equipment, and transfer systems.
• Monitor product temperatures, flow rates, pressures, and critical process parameters.
• Ensure all products meet quality, composition, and regulatory requirements.
• Standardize milk and dairy products according to production specifications.
• Blend, mix, and prepare products for production and packaging.

Food Safety & Quality

• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and complete required documentation.
• Follow HACCP plans, GMPs, SOPs, and food safety standards.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and quality checks.
• Report product deviations and quality concerns immediately.

CIP & Sanitation

• Operate and verify CIP systems for tanks, pipelines, and processing equipment.
• Confirm equipment cleanliness prior to production startup.
• Maintain sanitary conditions throughout the production process.

Equipment Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor equipment performance and process efficiency.
• Perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting to maintain production flow.
• Report equipment issues and coordinate with Maintenance as required.
• Minimize downtime through proactive monitoring and corrective action.

Documentation

• Complete production, quality, and sanitation records accurately.
• Record temperatures, processing information, product transfers, and production data.
• Maintain accurate regulatory documentation.

DETAILED DUTIES

• Operate pasteurization and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor butterfat, temperature, solids, and product composition requirements.
• Transfer products to production lines while preventing downtime.
• Secure all tank, line, and processing connections.
• Conduct equipment inspections and operational checks.
• Perform process calculations and batch adjustments as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory control and ingredient management.
• Assist with training of new employees when required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements.
• This is a union position.

OTHER

• Rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and statutory holidays may be required.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment.
• Must wear required PPE and comply with food safety requirements.