Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production

destinationone Consulting; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) seeks a Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production in Bellingham, WA to operate and monitor dairy processing equipment with a focus on instrumentation and HMI systems.

You will perform adjustments, calibrations, and real-time quality checks while adhering to GMP, food safety, and OSHA standards. This role requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing and HTST license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Fluent in HMI systems and automated control interfaces.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process automation.
• Technical diploma or equivalent in industrial automation or food processing.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in hot/cold environments.
• HTST license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment using HMI systems and automated controls.
• Perform operational adjustments and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation issues.
• Calibrate and verify instrumentation (sensors, valves, temperature/flow devices).
• Monitor process parameters and product quality; make real-time adjustments.
• Ensure safety systems and interlocks are functioning correctly.
• Maintain accurate production and troubleshooting logs.
• Follow GMP, food safety, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

HMI systems

Instrumentation

Process automation

Troubleshooting

HTST license

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent in industrial automation or food processing

Job description

Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production

Bellingham, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

destinationone Consulting is proud to exclusively partner with PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) , who is hiring a Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production for their Bellingham, WA facility.

About Nanak Foods :

From modest beginnings, PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) is nowNorth America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee(clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and haveSafe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring forquality, safety and legality.

The ProductionTechnician is an essential member of the Nanak’s food processing operation and is r esponsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting dairy processing equipment with a focus on instrumentation, automation, and HMI systems. Ensures efficient and safe food processing in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment using HMI systems and automated controls.
• Perform operational adjustments and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation issues.
• Calibrate and verify instrumentation (sensors, valves, temperature/flow devices).
• Monitor process parameters and product quality; make real-time adjustments.
• Ensure safety systems and interlocks are functioning correctly.
• Maintain accurate production and troubleshooting logs.
• Follow GMP, food safety, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  

Requirements

• Fluent in HMI systems and automated control interfaces.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process automation.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial automation or food processing.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in high-paced, hot/cold environments.
• Possesses an HTST license or is able to obtain one as required.