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Whey Technician 1

Tillamook County Creamery Association
Pendleton, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

About you:

What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

About us:

Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.

What you will do:

The Whey Process Operator will be responsible for ensuring that the steps for producing a product that meets TCCA’s high standard of quality are taken and notifying the shift supervisor when issues arise that would jeopardize that quality. The Whey Process Operator is responsible for the understanding and operation of the whey processing equipment.

Here’s a day in the life:

  • Manage volumes and rotations of liquid storage silos
  • Collect samples of product for performance analysis
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain membrane systems and equipment
  • Must comply with GMP, HACCP, Safety rules and other company operating requirements
  • Clean and sanitize process systems while following Master Sanitation Schedule
  • Troubleshoot and solve any processing problems during operation
  • Ensure all records are accurate and up to date
  • Maintain the processing areas, CIP room and control room in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 0-3 yrs experience in food industry preferred
  • Must be able to lift and carry 55 lbs safely
  • Must be able to work various shifts and weekends
  • Able to work in a production environment with a mild to extreme temperature range
  • Must be able to climb stairs up to a height of 85 feet
  • Ability to obtain scissor lift and pallet jack certifications

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting
  • Vision for machine or computer operations
  • Hearing

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: .

We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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