Dairy Process Operator

The Dairy Enterprise System is a commodity-based operational unit consisting of the Dairy Education Unit (part of the Lake Wheeler university farm system), the Dept of Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences Dairy Processing Lab and university retail operations that are dairy product-based. The individual units have the purposes of Teaching, Research, Extension and the production of high quality dairy products to the university, state hospitals and correctional facilities meeting mandatory nutritional requirements at system-wide cost savings.

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The Dairy Process Operator is a leadership role responsible for the end-to-end production of safe, high-quality dairy products within the Dairy Processing Lab and associated pilot plants. In this role you will oversee all aspects of the operation, from the receipt of raw farm milk-including its evaluation and quality testing-to the batching, processing, packaging, and storage of finished goods. As the Operator you are expected to work independently, lead subordinate staff, and ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal food safety regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

If you are a proactive leader with hands-on expertise in dairy processing, a commitment to product quality and safety, and the ability to guide and motivate a team while managing end-to-end production operations, we encourage you to apply.

In addition to core production duties, the Operator manages the cleaning, sanitation, and routine maintenance of all equipment and facilities. The role also involves performing quality assurance tasks such as microbiological testing, butterfat analysis, and titratable acidity measurements. When necessary, the Operator may be directed to handle route sales and deliveries, acting as the professional, customer-facing representative of the department.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

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