What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Technician position at Daisy Brand?
We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Processing Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Position Overview:
Processing Technicians operate an advanced dairy processing system through both automated and manual controls. The Processing Technician is responsible for unloading of milk / cream tankers, pasteurizing, and operating a wide variety of in-process equipment. The Processing Department uses methods in blending, heat treatment, and in-process controls to produce high quality products for our customers.
Principal Duties:
- Assure regulatory compliance, process controls and safety standards are met.
- Perform daily verification checks at the critical control point of temperature (Cut-In, Cut-Out and Indicator Checks).
- Operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of in-process equipment.
- Perform testing on incoming ingredients and WIP (work in progress).
- Unload milk and cream tankers.
- Pasteurize and process milk and milk products.
- Perform and record production and quality controls.
- Clean in place and sanitize equipment.
- Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
- Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment i.e. valve rebuild.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
- 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment in the food and beverage industry preferred.
- Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
- Strong mechanical ability, troubleshooting skills and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical and applied problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to multitask while working with a team.
- Job requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and twisting.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Experience in a dairy production environment and/or processing operation preferred.
Pay Rate:
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Entry level positions from $20/hr.
10% premium pay on off-hours work.
15% premium pay on weekend work.
Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.