Pasteurizer Operator at Dairy Farmers of America

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

29.15

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation, Communication Skills, Fast-Paced Environment, Physical Stamina, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance, Paperwork Management, Teamwork

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City, UT is hiring for an adaptable Sanitation Technician (Sanitation-Plant) to perform all purpose duties to include proper clean-up and sanitation tasks to ensure optimum quality products. Ensures products and processes are clean and sterile by following regulatory standards and established Company policies and procedures. Meadow Gold 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! Job Duties: The Pasteurizer will be responsible for making and pasteurizing all products. Will learn the cleanup and sanitation of all equipment. Will be licensed in the state of Utah within 6 months as a pasteurizer. Will be a Receiver one day a week. Will receive tankers and take inventory of holdover product. Will be responsible for the product you make. Will complete all paperwork including lot numbers, solids, and butterfat tests.   SCHEDULE: Wed, Th, Fri, Sat 2 AM-12 PM Days Off: Sunday-Monday-Tuesday COMPENSATION: $29.15/hour + $0.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-5am BENEFITS: * Union pension plan - fully funded by the employer * Competitive pay * Paid vacation and holidays* * Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! * Comprehensive healthcare benefits - company pays 80% of premium. * Employee referral program Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or GED preferred * Effective verbal and written communications skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks * Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach, and bend for extended periods * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary * Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays * Will frequently be exposed to cleaning chemicals

Responsibilities

The Pasteurizer will be responsible for making and pasteurizing all products while ensuring proper cleanup and sanitation of all equipment. The role includes receiving tankers, taking inventory, and completing necessary paperwork.