Position : Pasteurizer/Processor

Location : Boise, Idaho

Requisition ID: : 26292

An integral part of downtown Boise for decades, Meadow Gold 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.

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!

The Pasteurizer is responsible for ensuring that all known pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized.

• Run and maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment within dairy production environment.

• High responsibility – Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.

• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.

• Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork.

• Monitor fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscope and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products.

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

THIS POSITION EARNS $24.00 per hour, plus Overtime

SCHEDULE IS: Monday through Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Union pension plan and 401(k)

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• Employee referral program

• Uniforms provided

• Work for dairy farm families

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

• Must be able to able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to work in a wet environment with exposure to dust, gas or fumes and cleaning chemicals.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer