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Skotidakis Goat Farm
Location: East Hawkesbury (St. Eugene) , ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Wage: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Shifts

• Day Shift: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 4 days per week, including weekend days
• Openings: 1 Day Shift HTST Operator and 1 Night Shift HTST Operator

About the Position

Skotidakis Goat Farm is looking for experienced and motivated HTST Operators to join our Processing & Production team.

The HTST Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) pasteurization system to ensure milk and dairy products are processed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety, quality, and production standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in dairy or food manufacturing, understands pasteurization processes, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor HTST pasteurization equipment and related processing systems.
• Monitor pasteurization temperatures, flow rates, pressures, processing times, and other critical parameters.
• Ensure processing parameters meet established food safety and quality requirements.
• Perform equipment start-up, operation, shutdown, and product changeover procedures.
• Monitor processing equipment and identify abnormalities, equipment issues, or process deviations.
• Complete production, temperature, processing, and sanitation records accurately.
• Perform quality and food safety checks throughout the production process.
• Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Report equipment issues, product concerns, and process deviations to the appropriate supervisor or department.
• Work closely with Processing, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment and work areas.
• Follow and perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties related to dairy processing as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating HTST/pasteurization equipment in a dairy or food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of dairy processing and pasteurization principles.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete production records.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic process and equipment issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with CIP systems is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required.
• Ability to work in a food processing/manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all food safety and sanitation requirements.

Why Join Skotidakis?

Skotidakis Goat Farm is a family-owned dairy manufacturer with a long-standing history in the food industry. We are committed to producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining strong food safety, quality, and production standards.

If you have experience with HTST pasteurization and are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity in a dairy processing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join the Skotidakis Processing & Production team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Hawkesbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• CIP systems: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person