Processing Technician

Daisy Brand; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-deductible medical plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Daisy Brand is seeking a Processing Technician to operate an advanced dairy processing system. You will unload milk/cream tankers, pasteurize, and run a variety of processing equipment to ensure high-quality products.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and 3–5 years in manufacturing, ideally in dairy. The role offers competitive pay from $20/hr with premium off-hours and weekend pay, plus strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, preferably in food and beverage.
• Understand GMP and safety requirements; able to multitask with a team.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unload milk/cream tankers and pasteurize.
• Operate and troubleshoot a range of in-process equipment.
• Perform and record production and quality controls.
• Follow GMPs, safety, housekeeping and maintenance practices.
• Conduct daily verification checks at critical control points.
• Support compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Team player

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Processing Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Processing Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Processing Technicians operate an advanced dairy processing system through both automated and manual controls. The Processing Technician is responsible for unloading milk / cream tankers, pasteurizing, and operating a wide variety of in-process equipment. The Processing Department uses methods of blending, heat treatment, and in-process controls to produce high quality products for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure regulatory compliance, process controls and safety standards are met.
• Perform daily verification checks at the critical control point of temperature (Cut-In, Cut-Out and Indicator Checks).
• Operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of in-process equipment.
• Perform testing on incoming ingredients and WIP (work in progress).
• Unload milk and cream tankers.
• Pasteurize and process milk and milk products.
• Perform and record production and quality controls.
• Clean in place and sanitize equipment.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment i.e. valve rebuild.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment in the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
• Strong mechanical ability, troubleshooting skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and applied problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multitask while working with a team.
• Job requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and twisting.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in a dairy production environment and/or processing operation preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications. Entry level positions from $20/hr.
• 10% premium pay for off-hours work.
• 15% premium pay for weekend work.

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.