Pasteurizer PA

• 80% at hire: $25.79/ hour

• 90% after 6 months: $29.02/ hour

This position follows a union wage progression scale. Employees advance to the full rate after one year of continuous service.

The Pasteurizer is responsible for strictly adhering to all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor/Manager, The Pasteurizer will be responsible for ensuring all known pathogens are pasteurized and the product is homogenized. This position is also responsible for running and maintaining pasteurization units, homogenizers, batching equipment and other related equipment within the dairy production environment. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for batching and pasteurizing in the production of finished dairy goods. 
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products. Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscopy, and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; report any deficiencies. 
• Ensure that all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities are completed following the HACCP Plan. 
• Operate homogenizing and pasteurizing equipment, make adjustments when necessary, and perform troubleshooting with the ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.  
• Follow the mix batching schedule and ensure that all raw batching is completed following formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes. 
• Ensure that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the pasteurizing process.  
• Maintain compliance and ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled under manufacturers’ recommendations, and internal food safety requirements, and under regulatory standards that are established by GMP, PMO, OSHA, and FDA.  
• Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of the pasteurizer. Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork, legal charts & documents. 
•  Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. 
•  Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products.

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• Three (3) years of experience in a Pasteurizing role or of a similar role preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions.