Dairy Plant Multi-Process Operator

Valley-Milk-LL; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-Milk-LL is seeking a cross-trained Operations team member to support raw milk receiving, wet process and dryer operations. Responsibilities include unloading tankers safely, CIP of equipment, and strict adherence to GMP/HACCP standards to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of hands-on training, with forklift operation proficiency expected after certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months on-the-job training with experienced personnel to operate processes.
• Adaptable and flexible to schedule change requirements.
• Proficient in basic math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to operate forklifts after training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Raw Milk Receiving: unload tankers safely and maintain documentation; CIP tankers and silos.
• Wet Process: operate separators, evaporators, and pasteurizers; perform quality checks and CIP.
• Dryer: start, run, and shutdown; perform sanitation and KPI tracking; ensure GMP/HACCP compliance.
• General: maintain clean, safe environment; follow plant and regulatory policies; document variances and losses.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Adaptable

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Valley-Milk-LL is seeking a cross-trained Operations team member to support raw milk receiving, wet process and dryer operations. Responsibilities include unloading tankers safely, CIP of equipment, and strict adherence to GMP/HACCP standards to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of hands-on training, with forklift operation proficiency expected after certification.