Butter Tech Swing

Minerva Dairy; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role covers setting up and running machinery, monitoring CPT and GMP compliance, and maintaining accurate production logs with emphasis on sanitation and hygiene.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 for quality checks and material loading.

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.

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Minerva, OH 44657

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Manufacturing

Role Overview

The 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 10:30pm). Weekends and Overtime as needed to support business needs.

Pay Rate

Entry Level - Starting at $22/hour

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).