Pasteurizer PA

Union-represented position with wage progression:

• 80% at hire: $25.79/hour
• 90% after 6 months: $29.02/hour
• 100% after 1 year: $32.24/hour

Schedule

• Base shift: Friday–Tuesday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Willingness to work overtime, different days/shifts, extra days, and holidays as needed for coverage

About the role

As a Pasteurizer you will strictly adhere to all food-safety, quality-assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure all known pathogens are pasteurized and the product is homogenized. You will operate and maintain pasteurization units, homogenizers, batching equipment, and related machinery in a dairy-production environment.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pasteurize finished dairy goods following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor fats, total solids, allergens, cryoscopy, and other processing parameters; report any deficiencies.
• Complete all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities per the HACCP Plan.
• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Follow the mix-batching schedule and ensure raw batching adheres to formulation and standards; batch sheets serve as the source for all formulations.
• Strictly adhere to food-safety, quality-assurance, and GMP policies during the pasteurizing process.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food-safety requirements, and regulatory standards (GMP, PMO, OSHA, FDA).
• Conduct and document system verification and monitoring activities for the pasteurizer.
• Accurately prepare and maintain all area paperwork, legal charts, and documents.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, including CIP/SIP and hand cleaning; ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food-safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene, and reporting concerns.
• Understand your role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma; higher education or certification preferred.
• Three years of experience in a Pasteurizing role or similar position.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

Skills

• Communication: Clearly and effectively convey messages through oral, written, visual, and non-verbal channels.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions, anticipate challenges, and solve problems both within and outside of departments.
• Customer Focus: Prioritize understanding and meeting internal and external customer needs to ensure high satisfaction and loyalty.
• Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities and address potential threats; act independently and decisively.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance; analyze challenges and find practical solutions.
• Collaboration: Work harmoniously with others toward common goals, valuing each person’s contributions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.

Work Environment

• Varying degrees of temperature; contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Noise level up to 90 decibels (moderate to high).
• Wet/slippery work conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive union benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

About the company

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative with over a century of dedication to integrity, sustainability, and providing fresh, high-quality dairy products. We process milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through six dairy-processing plants, delivering nutritious and sustainable dairy to local communities. Learn more at www.maolamilk.com.