Dairy Technician/Pasteurizer/Milk Receiver

Job Title: Dairy Technician

Classification: Nonexempt
Hours: Flexible to work any shift

Summary/Objective

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility creating high quality cultured dairy products. The Dairy Technician is the front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes. Specific duties range from receiving and handling the raw materials, adding value through a variety of proprietary processes, to packaging the final product. In all stages of production, safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Dairy Technician is responsible for supporting the functions of pasteurizing all milk products while meeting all federal, state, local, and Company requirements.
• Runs and maintains dairy production equipment, with specific focus on sanitation of equipment.
• Closely monitors the dairy production process and follows standard operating procedures for batching and processing products.
• Accurately prepares and maintains production and cleaning paperwork.
• Monitors fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscope and other related items associated with dairy product processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Verifies all charts and temperature recordings.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment including CIP and hand cleaning.
• Operates equipment at recommended speeds and communicates mechanical or operational issues as they arise.
• Maximizes throughput and minimizes downtime, communication with all departments and supervision as needed.
• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities and improve efficiencies and/or safety in the process.\
• Follows Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).
• Immediately reports any food safety or food quality issues to management.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area. Wears PPE as required.

Competencies

• Thoroughness.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery.

At times, you may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required. The ability to perform these requirements is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel - No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED.

• 2 years of dairy manufacturing experience; strong knowledge and experience in HTST pasteurization preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators

Preferred Education and Experience

Dairy manufacturing preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dairy Plant Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location