Dairy Filtration Operator - Process & QC

Hilmar Cheese Company; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX, seeks a Filtration Operator to oversee liquid processing equipment and related controls. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to GMP, and ongoing training to support production quality and efficiency.

You will work with separators, filtration systems, and pasteurization-related equipment while maintaining safety standards and supporting continuous improvement in dairy processing operations.

Qualifications

• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing/graveyard)
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Operate separators to ensure proper fat separation in Whey Cream
• Operate whey HTSTs and maintain correct flow, temperature, and charts
• Operate filtration equipment (UF/DF/MF) with hourly checks and sampling
• Learn and operate computer controls
• Maintain QC and production programs per Hilmar Cheese Company standards
• Improve knowledge of all liquid process equipment and protein
• Monitor additives in whey and retentate streams for proper functionality of products
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and proper product handling to minimize losses
• Follow CIP and cleaning steps per plant procedures
• Adhere to GMP and company policies
• Participate in training and buddy training activities
• Prioritize food safety and sanitation; communicate issues to leadership
• Report safety issues and observations as required

Skills

English proficiency

Weekend shifts

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX, seeks a Filtration Operator to oversee liquid processing equipment and related controls. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to GMP, and ongoing training to support production quality and efficiency.

You will work with separators, filtration systems, and pasteurization-related equipment while maintaining safety standards and supporting continuous improvement in dairy processing operations.