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 overtime averaging 6 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

Pay Rate

$20+ / hr