Butter Tech Swing

Minerva Dairy; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Dairy is seeking a Butter Process Technician to operate butter production equipment and uphold quality and safety standards in a washdown environment. You will monitor production, complete quality checks, and ensure equipment cleanliness throughout each shift.

The role requires attention to safety and food quality, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to a 2:00pm–10:30pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. Entry-level pay starts at $22/hour.

Qualifications

• High attention to safety and food quality.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging preferred.
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs for bulk butter and packaging materials.
• Comfortable working in a wet, washdown environment.
• Experience with automated machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and manage butter processing machinery to ensure efficient production.
• Complete quality checks including fat content and product specs.
• Perform full tear-down and CIP procedures on equipment.
• Ensure hygiene via ATP swabs after CIP to maintain sterile production.
• Follow GMPs and all safety protocols.
• Maintain logs of production metrics, quality checks, and cleaning cycles.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Checks

Sanitation CIP

Safety & GMP

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

# Butter Tech SwingMinerva, OH 44657## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSwingEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryManufacturing## Description**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## 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).