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Dairy Farmers of America

Pasteurizer Operator

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A Food Production Worker operates machinery used to prepare and cook food, and produces packaged food to sale to retail or wholesale customers.

$35,736 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Pasteurizer Operator Dairy Farmers of America United States, Texas, San Antonio Jul 31, 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