Butter Tech AM

Minerva Dairy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Dairy in Minerva, OH is seeking a Butter Process Technician to operate butter production equipment and uphold quality and safety standards in a washdown environment.

You will set up and run machinery, perform quality checks on fat content, carry out CIP and sanitation, and document production metrics while following GMPs and safety protocols.

Shift is Monday to Friday 6am–2:30pm with weekend/overtime as needed; starting pay is $22/hour.

Qualifications

• Must work in a washdown environment with strict food safety and hygiene.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging preferred.
• Experience with automated machinery or robotics a plus.
• Able to lift 40-50 lbs frequently.
• Shift: Monday–Friday 6am–2:30pm; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and load butter processing machinery to ensure efficient production runs.
• Complete quality checks on butter fat content and ensure product specifications are met.
• Perform full tear-down and Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures on equipment.
• Use ATP swabs post-CIP to maintain sterile production environment.
• Review, analyze, and maintain logs of production metrics, quality checks, and cleaning cycles.
• Follow GMPs and all safety protocols.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Sanitation (CIP)

Documentation

GMP compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

# Butter Tech AMMinerva, OH 44657## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionThe Butter Process Technician is responsible for the operation of butter production equipment, reviewing the butter operation to meet Minerva Dairy’s high standards for quality and safety. This role operates in a washdown environment and requires a high level of attention to detail regarding food safety and equipment hygiene.**Shift Days/Hours**Monday - Friday (6am - 2:30pm). Weekend/Holiday/Overtime as needed on for business needs**Shift Pay**Entry level position - Starting at $22/hour## Qualifications**Key Responsibilities*** Production & Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and exercise discretion on the butter processing machinery to ensure efficient production runs.* Quality Control: Complete and analyze all required quality checks on time, including monitoring butter fat content and ensuring product specifications are met.* Sanitation (CIP): Perform full tear-down and Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures on equipment.* Hygiene Validation: Use good judgement to ensure all equipment passes ATP swabs post-CIP to maintain a sterile production environment.* Compliance: Strictly follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols.* Documentation: Review, analyze, and maintain accurate logs of production metrics, quality checks, and cleaning cycles.**Requirements*** Comfortable working in a wet, washdown environment.* Strong adherence to safety and food quality standards.* Ability to frequently lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40-50 lbs (specifically regarding bulk butter and packaging materials).* Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to load materials into machinery.* Prior experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is preferred.* Experience working with automated machinery or robotics is a plus.* Exercises good judgment (specifically for quality checks and material loading).