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Emmi Roth

Pasteurizer Operator - 3rd Shift

Monroe, WI · On-site

Train Pasteurizer Apprentices and Pasteurizer Operators * Troubleshoot problems with equipment * Schedule whey and cream trucks and bytec waste removal * Standardize and pasteurize milk for the ...

Johanna Foods Inc.

Pasteurizer / Batcher

Spokane, WA

$20/hr

Maintain each pasteurizer chart per SOP. Ensure all markings are made in a legible manner. * Transport, stage, and handle ingredients in a food grade manner that ensures the absence of contamination ...

Johanna Foods Inc.

Pasteurizer / Batcher

Spokane, WA · On-site

$20/hr

Maintain each pasteurizer chart per SOP. Ensure all markings are made in a legible manner. * Transport, stage, and handle ingredients in a food grade manner that ensures the absence of contamination ...

Johanna Beverage Company

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Pasteurizer / Batcher

Spokane, WA · On-site

$20.50/hr

Maintain each pasteurizer chart per SOP. Ensure all markings are made in a legible manner. * Transport, stage, and handle ingredients in a food grade manner that ensures the absence of contamination ...

SIGMA

Pasteurizer

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job ...

SIGMA

Pasteurizer

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job ...

Johanna Foods Inc.

Pasteurizer / Batcher

Spokane, WA

$20/hr

Maintain each pasteurizer chart per SOP. Ensure all markings are made in a legible manner. * Transport, stage, and handle ingredients in a food grade manner that ensures the absence of contamination ...

SIGMA

Pasteurizer

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job ...

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How much do pasteurizer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for pasteurizer in the United States is $24.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pasteurizer?

A Pasteurizer is responsible for operating equipment that heats and cools liquids like milk, juice, or other beverages to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving quality. They monitor temperature controls, maintain cleanliness standards, and ensure the pasteurization process meets safety regulations. Additionally, they perform routine equipment checks and record production data to comply with industry standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a pasteurizer?

Pasteurizers are responsible for operating and monitoring pasteurization equipment to ensure products meet established safety and quality standards. Their daily tasks include preparing machinery, verifying temperatures and timing, collecting product samples for quality checks, and keeping accurate production records. Pasteurizers often collaborate closely with quality control teams, maintenance staff, and other production workers to maintain consistent workflow and address any equipment or product issues quickly. This role requires attention to detail and a proactive attitude to prevent downtime and ensure safe, high-quality production output.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pasteurizer?

To thrive as a Pasteurizer, you need a thorough understanding of food safety standards, equipment operation, and basic mechanical troubleshooting, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with automated pasteurization systems, temperature monitoring devices, and adherence to HACCP protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help you excel in fast-paced production environments. These abilities ensure safe and efficient processing, product quality, and compliance with health regulations.

What does a pasteurizer operator do?

A pasteurizer operator is responsible for operating and monitoring pasteurization equipment to ensure the safe processing of liquids such as dairy, juice, or beer. They control temperature, flow rates, and processing times, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment to meet safety standards. The role often requires knowledge of food safety regulations and may involve working in a manufacturing or processing plant environment.

What is the work of a pasteurizer?

A pasteurizer operates equipment to heat liquids, such as milk or juice, to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life. The role involves monitoring temperature controls, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring proper processing standards are met, often requiring knowledge of food safety protocols and equipment operation.
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Infographic showing various Pasteurizer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $51,031 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

3661 Capping Pasteurizer Controller-night shift

Mount Olive, NC • On-site

Mt Olive Pickles
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
We have an opening for a night shift Capping Pasteurizer Controller for the Main Plant.
Summary
Operates and monitors pasteurizer functions to properly pasteurize each product according to established Company Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
  • Operates switch box controls to start pasteurizer. Turns on water to pasteurizer, adjusts water to troughs and operates temperature controls to set temperature according to Company specifications for size and item run.
  • Opens valves to allow steam into pasteurizer. Adjusts pasteurizer belts according to size and item run. Verifies the belt speed with a ruler at the beginning of the shift. Must clean all screens in holding tanks through-out the shift to ensure proper water flow and damage doesn't occur to pumps.
  • Every 45 minutes checks the following and records -
  • the temperature of thermometers on each section of the pasteurizer,
  • two temperature readings (highest and lowest) of 2 sample jars from sections 4 -7 and the vacuum, pressure and volume of each jar
  • Monitors the HACCP and Quality critical limit for time and temperature every 45 minutes throughout the shift.
  • At the beginning of each shift
  • obtains calibrated thermometer from QC
  • checks all vacuum and pressure gauges for accuracy and adjusts or replaces as needed.
  • Clean the screens in each holding tank
  • Checks all regulating equipment and notifies supervisor if needed.
  • Adjusts cold water volume to get the maximum cooling with a minimum water usage for each product run. No more than 50 gpm. Checks and records every 45 minutes.
  • Records information on broken jars and jars returned to pasteurizer or capper.
  • May be assigned to control one or two pasteurizers, which may or may not be side by side.
  • Another operator who is trained in monitoring HACCP and Quality critical limits must cover this job in the absence of the Pasteurizer Controller.
  • Keeps workspace clean and tidy.
  • Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other duties
  • Performs duties of Unscrambler if needed.
  • Set up and operate the blancher on L5.
  • Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
  • Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None
  • Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
  • Pasteurizer, Valves, Water pipe, Water pump, Thermometer, Pyco, Vacuum gauge, Stick for retrieving jars from pasteurizer, Yard sticks, Ruler water hose for cleaning.

Physical Demands
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
  • Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Work Environment
Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation with intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease and yellow food coloring. Fumes from hot pepper. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Head cover, beard cover and gloves required.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school graduate or equivalent needed. Ability to read, write and speak English required for job tasks. Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions required for job tasks.

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