Dairy Processing Technician III – Pasteurizer Licensed

HireNow Staffing; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an experienced Production Worker III for an onsite dairy operation in Bellevue, Washington. This hands-on role requires experience operating pasteurization or dairy processing equipment and a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, accurate batching, and consistent production.

Candidates should be prepared to work the swing or grave shifts and to comply with GMPs and union requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• With a Pasteurizer's License: At least 6–12 months of experience operating pasteurization or dairy processing equipment.
• Without a Pasteurizer's License: At least 12 months of experience operating pasteurization or dairy processing equipment.
• Previous pallet jack and forklift experience.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, measurements, SOPs, and processing instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to stand and walk for nearly the entire workday.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and workplace safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dairy production processes following established SOPs for batching and processing.
• Operate and clean processing equipment, monitor product specifications, and maintain production documentation.
• Help maximize quality and throughput while minimizing downtime.
• Monitor fats, total solids, allergens, and other processing measurements; perform CIP and cleaning.
• Communicate with production teams, other departments, and management about issues affecting efficiency or quality.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food-safety requirements, safe-work practices, and 5S standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an experienced Production Worker III for an onsite dairy operation in Bellevue, Washington. This hands-on role requires experience operating pasteurization or dairy processing equipment and a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, accurate batching, and consistent production.

Candidates should be prepared to work the swing or grave shifts and to comply with GMPs and union requirements.