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2nd Shift Pasteurizer Operator (Ice Cream)
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What they do
A Food Production Worker operates machinery used to prepare and cook food, and produces packaged food to sale to retail or wholesale customers.
$44,417 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
2nd Shift Pasteurizer Operator (Ice Cream) Dairy Farmers of America United States, Massachusetts, Wilbraham Sep 01, 2026 GENERAL PURPOSE Operate pasteurizer to ensure product is pasteurized and safe at or above production and quality standards.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate pasteurizer in compliance with state and federal guidelines
Obtain milk and cream samples for testing by lab to include raw and processed product
Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks, and any other equipment as needed
Produce product according to guidelines and separate into correct batches
Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Production or general work experienced preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans