Temporary Pasteurizer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pasteurizer Operator to provide temporary coverage while our Mix Production Supervisor is on leave.

The position is responsible for the safe and efficient preparation, batching, pasteurization, and transfer of ice cream mix in a dairy manufacturing envirornment.

What You’ll Do

 Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot an HTST pasteurization system.

 Prepare and batch ice cream mix according to approved recipes and production

schedules.

 Verify ingredient quantities, batch sizes, lot codes, and processing documentation.

 Transfer pasteurized mix to storage silos and monitor silo levels.

 Complete and review pasteurization records/charts as required.

 Perform and verify CIP/COP sanitation of mix room and pasteurization equipment.

 Follow GMPs, HACCP, SQF, PMO, FDA, and applicable California dairy regulations.

 Maintain strict food safety, allergen control, sanitation, and quality standards.

 Communicate production, equipment, sanitation, or food safety issues to QA,

Maintenance, and Operations.

 Assist with other mix-room processing activities as needed.

What We’re Looking for

 Valid California State Pasteurizer License / Certified Pasteurizer Operator credential –

required.

 Previous experience operating an HTST pasteurization system, preferably in a dairy or

ice cream manufacturing facility.

 Knowledge of PMO, FDA, and California dairy regulations.

 Experience with batching, recipe scaling, ingredient weighing, and production

documentation.

 Ability to work independently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

 Ability to work 8–10 hour shifts and stand/walk on wet production floors.

 Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 55 lbs. occasionally.

Work Schedule and Location

 Temporary full-time position for approximately 3 months.

 This position is based at our manufacturing facility in Oxnard, California.

 Full-time, on-site, five days per week, with occasional weekend work as needed.

About McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams was founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1949. We make our ice creams - and everything in our ice creams - 100% from scratch, using Central Coast, grass-grazed milk & cream and the finest local, sustainable and organic ingredients, from partner farms & purveyors we’ve worked with for decades. Nothing else. No fake flavorings, no preservatives, and no stabilizers. And no compromises. Ever. We’re a fast-growing, values-driven, family-owned company on California’s Central Coast, supplying grocery, foodservice, and scoop shops nationwide. We care deeply about craft, integrity, and taking great care of our customers and our team.​

McC’s. A sweet, 70-year legacy of keeping it real.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Work Location: In person