Dairy Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Dairy Production Worker / Pasteurizer Operator to support dairy manufacturing operations at a leading food production facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating pasteurization and dairy processing equipment while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and product quality.

This is a 90-day contract-to-hire opportunity , with the opportunity to become a union employee upon permanent hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate pasteurizers and dairy processing equipment.
• Monitor dairy production processes, batching, and processing activities.
• Monitor fats, total solids, allergens, and other quality parameters.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) and manual equipment cleaning.
• Troubleshoot processing and equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Maintain 5S workplace organization standards.
• Report food safety and quality concerns immediately.
• Work safely while maximizing production efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 12+ months of dairy processing or pasteurization equipment experience.
• Candidates with a Pasteurizer's License require 6–12 months operating pasteurization equipment.
• Experience operating:
• • Pasteurizers
  • Dairy processing equipment
  • Pallet jacks
  • Forklifts
• Knowledge of:
• • GMP
  • Food Safety
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • CIP Systems
• Ability to follow recipes, batching instructions, and production procedures.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand throughout the shift.