Mid-Shift Dairy Processing Technician

Dairy Challenge; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking team members for on-site production roles to safely produce and deliver quality dairy products. You will unload milk, operate the dryer/evaporator, run and clean packaging equipment, perform sanitation tasks, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, conducting laboratory tests, and supporting continuous improvement efforts while working 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of company computer systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Perform master sanitation duties.
• Operate and maintain production equipment (dryer/evaporator) and associated systems.
• Perform laboratory and quality checks and record results.
• Accurately maintain required logs and documents per 5S standards.
• Meet production goals and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, safety, and DFA policies and procedures.
• Work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Critical thinking

Communication (written & verbal)

Teamwork

Initiative

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Learning ability

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking team members for on-site production roles to safely produce and deliver quality dairy products. You will unload milk, operate the dryer/evaporator, run and clean packaging equipment, perform sanitation tasks, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, conducting laboratory tests, and supporting continuous improvement efforts while working 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime