Creamery Production Associate
Ballerina Farm
Full-time
Park City, UT | On-Site
About Ballerina Farm
A family-run enterprise based in the hight mountain valley of Kamas, Utah, Ballerina Farm aims to make the world a more wholesome place starting with the soil beneath our feet. What began as a family sharing their farm life and a love for the food raised and grown, has become a worldwide community with aspirations to guide anyone who wants to live a more rooted and intentional life in harmony with nature. Today, initiatives span, content, agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by creation, nature, the farm, the growing team, and our friends around the world. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care - from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and physically capable Creamery Production Associate with a genuine passion for the dairy industry to assist in the daily manufacturing and processing of our artisanal products. This role is ideal for a proactive learner who is eager to jump into new challenges, grow their technical skills, and take pride in executing high-quality recipes within a sterile production environment. If you enjoy hands-on work and have an unquenchable curiosity for dairy science, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do
- Batch Production: Accurately weigh, measure, and mix raw ingredients according to established recipes for milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream.
- Machine Operation: Safely operate and monitor dairy equipment, including pasteurizers, bottle fillers, and separators.
- Sanitation (CIP/COP): Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of vats, pipes, and tanks using Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) protocols to meet strict food safety standards.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor processing temperatures and times; conduct basic lab tests for fat and solids content to ensure consistent quality.
- Packaging & Inventory: Package finished goods, apply accurate labeling and date codes, and move stock to cold storage or shipping areas using the FIFO method.
- Documentation: Maintain precise production logs and regulatory records required by the FDA/USDA or state health departments.
What You’ll Need
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; prior experience in food manufacturing is a strong plus.
- Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Technical Skills: Basic math proficiency for recipe scaling; ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Environment: Comfortable working in varying temperatures (refrigerated storage and hot processing areas) and wet conditions.
- Certification: Must obtain a Food Handler's Permit or state-specific dairy certification if required by local law.
About the Opportunity
- This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
- This position requires work to be performed on-site in our facility in Park City, Utah.
Why You Want to Work Here
- Paid Time Off
- Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, supplemental health plans, life insurance
Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.