Beaver Classic Creamery - Production

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking ten part-time Student Technical Assistant positions in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the OSU Creamery. The role involves routine laboratory and production support, including cleaning, sanitizing equipment, and assisting in ice cream and cheese production.

Ideal candidates are academically enrolled students with strong communication and teamwork skills, capable of working up to 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international students: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate students: 5 credit hours per term (USCIS rules may apply).

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing dairy plant and equipment.
• Assist in ice cream and cheese production, including milk hauling, pasteurizing, documentation and other dairy production tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technology

Education

High school / college student

Enrollment in a program or course of study

Job description

Department: Food Science & Technology

Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Brandon Riesgaard at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Criminal History Check Statement (CHC): This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC): This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU) in the OSU Creamery. The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory, green house, field plot, data collection, simple analysis, or the care and maintenance of animals.

Position Duties

• Cleaning and sanitizing dairy plant and equipment
• Assist in ice cream and cheese production, including milk hauling, pasteurizing, documentation and other dairy production tasks

Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.

Essential Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Technology

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly
• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English

Additional Required Qualifications

Criminal History Check Statement (CHC): This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check