Dairy Processing Technician: Production & Quality

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) operates the Dairy Foods Complex and FPIC on campus, where a Food Processing Technician helps in production, processing, and sanitation. The role supports GMP compliance, quality checks, and documentation in a fast-paced dairy production setting.

The position emphasizes hands-on operation of pasteurizers and packaging systems, with attention to clean-in-place procedures, batch logging, and safety protocols across wet, cold environments.

Qualifications

• One year of college or technical training in dairy technology.
• Six months to one year of related food manufacturing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer terminology and email/internet proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and occasionally lead production of food and dairy products.
• Clean and sanitize equipment using CIP and manual methods.
• Perform quality control tests on dairy and food products.
• Record production data and batch logs; monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Dairy processing familiarity

GMP knowledge

HACCP familiarity

Basic computer literacy

Education

Dairy technology training

Job description

Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) operates the Dairy Foods Complex and FPIC on campus, where a Food Processing Technician helps in production, processing, and sanitation. The role supports GMP compliance, quality checks, and documentation in a fast-paced dairy production setting.

The position emphasizes hands-on operation of pasteurizers and packaging systems, with attention to clean-in-place procedures, batch logging, and safety protocols across wet, cold environments.