Dairy Production Line Technician / Operator

About this role

The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining automated dairy processing and packaging equipment. The position emphasizes adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards, and requires performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance. You will monitor processing parameters to ensure product consistency and sanitize equipment and work areas according to protocols. The job is suitable for individuals with at least a high school diploma and some technical certification in food processing or mechanical engineering is a plus, with 1–2 years of experience in a food, beverage, or dairy setting preferred. The employer focuses on dairy production and packaging operations and related quality and safety practices.

What you would do

• Operate automated dairy processing and packaging machinery
• Monitor processing parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates)
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Sanitize and clean equipment and work areas according to CIP/sanitation protocols
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Support monitoring and control of product quality and consistency
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks as needed
• Document equipment performance and conformity to procedures
• Work across shifts as required and maintain safe working conditions

What they are asking for

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical certification in food processing or mechanical engineering is a plus
• 1–2 years of experience in food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing
• Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene standards
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in shifts and stand for extended periods

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