Dairy Processing Operator: Precision, CIP & Quality

Schreiber Foods; Noblejas; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Dairy Processing Operator to support dairy processing operations by operating and monitoring bulk milk cooler systems and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient handling of raw milk in our facility in Noblejas, Spain.

You will follow procedures, monitor temperatures and flow, perform CIP and sanitation, maintain logs, and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate dairy processing equipment after training.
• Basic understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for routine checks.
• Strong attention to detail for production and quality records.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate loads.
• Willingness to work in wet, cold environments.
• Effective team communication and collaboration.
• Commitment to food safety and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bulk milk coolers and related dairy processing equipment according to standard operating procedures, production schedules, and quality requirements.
• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and agitation levels, making routine adjustments within established limits.
• Perform pre-operational checks, equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers using standard checklists and procedures.
• Receive, weigh, and sample incoming raw milk, accurately recording results and reporting quality concerns or deviations.
• Execute CIP and sanitation activities in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Complete production logs, batch records, temperature charts, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and quality issues; perform basic troubleshooting within defined guidelines.
• Support preventive maintenance activities, including routine inspections, lubrication, and minor component changes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area while adhering to PPE and safety requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Reading gauges

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Teamwork

Computer basics

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Dairy Processing Operator to support dairy processing operations by operating and monitoring bulk milk cooler systems and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient handling of raw milk in our facility in Noblejas, Spain.

You will follow procedures, monitor temperatures and flow, perform CIP and sanitation, maintain logs, and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.