Dairy Processing Technician – Hands-On & Growth

Clover Farms; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 26,174,000 - 37,140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Farms Dairy, a long-standing local producer, seeks a General Plant Position to support daily dairy operations in a fast-paced environment. You will load bulk products, clean and sanitize equipment, set up filling and labeling lines, and monitor packaging quality.

The role requires attention to documentation, safety, and teamwork across shifts, including nights and weekends. The successful candidate will have 1+ years in the food/manufacturing sector, solid math skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 1+ years of equivalent experience preferred in the food industry and manufacturing facility.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must have well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle and follow through on multiple projects.
• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive and load out bulk products such as sugars, cream, milk, and orange juice.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, lines, etc.
• Set up various filling, bottle handling, case handling, and labeling equipment.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment within a dairy production environment.
• Complete all required documentation and schedule quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of products.
• Adjust filler timing as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect the samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may alter production efficiency.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible, and accurate format and completed with the required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented per SOPs.
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safety practices, including wearing all required PPE in designated areas and handling chemicals safely.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related to designated areas.
• Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Food industry experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Clover Farms Dairy, a long-standing local producer, seeks a General Plant Position to support daily dairy operations in a fast-paced environment. You will load bulk products, clean and sanitize equipment, set up filling and labeling lines, and monitor packaging quality.

The role requires attention to documentation, safety, and teamwork across shifts, including nights and weekends. The successful candidate will have 1+ years in the food/manufacturing sector, solid math skills, and the ability to