Processing Technician

Daisy Brand•Garland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
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.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years in a manufacturing environment in the food and beverage industry preferred.
Experience in a dairy production environment and/or processing operation preferred.

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.

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications.
Entry level positions from $23.50/hr.
10% premium pay for off-hours work.
15% premium pay for weekend work.
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