Processing Technician

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.