Processing Technician

Daisy Brand; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Processing Technician. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced dairy processing systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will engage in a variety of tasks including operating equipment, unloading tankers, and maintaining high-quality production standards. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers competitive pay, along with additional premiums for off-hours and weekend shifts. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow GMP and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot various in-process equipment.
• Unload milk and cream tankers, pasteurize, and process milk.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and perform maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Details

Wooster - Wooster, OH Job Location

7855 - Food processing workers, all other Job Category

Description

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 Overview:

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 variety of in-process equipment. The department uses blending, heat treatment, and in-process controls to produce high-quality products for our customers.

Principal Duties:

• Ensure regulatory compliance, process controls, and safety standards are met.
• Perform daily verification checks at critical control points of temperature (Cut-In, Cut-Out, and Indicator Checks).
• Operate and troubleshoot various in-process equipment.
• Test incoming ingredients and work in progress.
• Unload milk and cream tankers.
• Pasteurize and process milk and milk products.
• Record production and quality control data.
• Clean in place and sanitize equipment.
• Follow GMPs, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment, e.g., valve rebuilds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment in the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow GMP and safety requirements.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and detail-oriented skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, lift (up to 50 pounds), and perform manual tasks.
• Experience in dairy production preferred.

Pay Rate:

Competitive pay based on experience, starting from $20/hr. with a 10% premium for off-hours and 15% for weekend shifts.

Shifts Available:

2nd and 3rd shifts.