Dairy & Food Processing Technician

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Extension operates the Dairy Foods Complex and FPIC to produce food products. The Food Processing Technician supports daily production, sanitation, and quality checks in a fast-paced environment on MSU campus in Okemos/Master plan.

The role emphasizes GMPs, HACCP, and proper documentation while handling equipment like pasteurizers and fillers, with a strong focus on safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• One year of college/technical training with dairy coursework.
• Six months to one year of related food manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer skills including email and internet use.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing dairy and food products and support QC checks.
• Clean and sanitize equipment using CIP and manual methods.
• Record production data and logs accurately.
• Support sanitation, GMPs, and HACCP compliance.
• Operate and monitor processing equipment and perform changeovers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Documentation

Education

College or technical training in dairy technology

Tools

CIP systems

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Michigan State University Extension operates the Dairy Foods Complex and FPIC to produce food products. The Food Processing Technician supports daily production, sanitation, and quality checks in a fast-paced environment on MSU campus in Okemos/Master plan.

The role emphasizes GMPs, HACCP, and proper documentation while handling equipment like pasteurizers and fillers, with a strong focus on safety and product quality.