Technician II, Operations

California Dairies, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

California Dairies, Inc. is looking for an Operations Technician II to join their team in Bakersfield, California. In this role, you will be responsible for operating milk receiving and filling equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and performing maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operate milk receiving equipment and milk product filling equipment.
• Perform daily CIPs and cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• Document safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation activities.
• Support and enforce food safety and quality policies.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computational skills

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer‑owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our state‑of‑the‑art Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and Aseptic Ultra High Temperature (UHT) dairy bottling facility, Valley Natural Beverages, produces premium beverages in various formats, and these shelf‑stable products are shipped globally. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitivepay and incentiveprograms designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well‑being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Operations Technician II must be a technically proficient member of the operations team and as such must have a working knowledge of raw milk receiving, filling of milk products, CIP, and packaging of ESL and Shelf Stable bottled milk products. Operations Technicians II are primarily responsible for raw milk receiving and filling of milk products. Operations Technicians II will perform and document safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities as part of this role. Operations Technicians II can and will be called upon to support other plant activities and perform other plant duties.

Essential Functions

• Effectively operate milk receiving equipment, milk product filling equipment, and other plant equipment in accordance with all plant safety, regulatory, quality, customer, and plant SOP requirements in a manner to meet plant performance objectives.
• Understand all operational and regulatory requirements associated with the operation of milk receiving equipment and milk product filling equipment to ensure compliance to the PMO, CFR, and plant SOPs.
• Perform daily CIPs, SIPs, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, walls, floors, doors, ceilings, etc. as part of a Master Sanitation Program.
• Perform and document daily tasks as part of Plant Safety Program, Plant Quality Program, CIL Program (clean, inspect, lube), Autonomous Maintenance Program, Equipment Center‑Lining Program, Defect Identification, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Properly complete all documentation to meet regulatory requirements and plant SOPs.
• Perform all Operations Tech I job requirements when required to do so due to company needs.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of transferable experience or commensurate demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Driving Requirements: N/A

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air‑cooled room to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit while working in proximity to dryer and to wet environments (hot or cold) during cleaning‑in‑place (CIP) operations. Employee may be required to enter confined spaces to perform equipment inspections. Employees may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds, and other related chemicals. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities.

Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing or pulling requirements.

Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping requirements.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements.

Twisting/Turning: Ongoing twisting or turning requirements.

Climbing/Balancing: Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements.

Reaching: Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements.

Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

The pay range is listed below and represents a good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications.