Dairy Technician

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Job Title: Dairy Technician

Job Summary

This position performs the production of Ice cream and the sanitation that meets the food safety requirements for the FDA, Utah Department of Agriculture and others. This consists of following recipes, operating equipment performing the sanitation on Dairy equipment. The CSC offers a wider variety of Dairy products for all on campus customers as well as off campus. This position is also responsible on providing direction and training to student employees that work in the area.

Essential Functions

Ice cream Production

• Establish weekly dairy products and ice cream production schedule

• Support the sanitation of all dairy processing systems.

• Flavor, freeze and package all ice cream mixes with inclusions, nuts. fruits and candies

• Palletize, label and shrink wrap Ice Cream being produced and shipped.

• Package Concessions ice cream

• Equipment maintenance (separator, homogenizer, pasteurizer breakdown) (IC freezer, fruit feeder, ½ gallon and cup machine)

• Maintains Production Records

• Supervises production for  part time employees and students.

• Training of new employees and succession planning

Sanitation               

• Assemble and disassemble of Dairy equipment for sanitation

• Keeping of sanitation records for food safety audits

• Use of proper chemicals

• Supervision over students helping with the sanitation

• Operation and troubleshooting of CIP (Clean in place) equipment

Other Duties

• Follow HACCP guidelines (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)

• Provides driving support for any Dairy needs

• Pre/Post direct sanitation of tanks, machinery, and flow lines

• Constant over watch of DPL sewer system

• Manages the spill plan for BOD

• Follows Requirements for the GMP and Food safety plan

• Control allergens during Production

• CIP System Controls

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:   1 year of production experience

Preferred: 7-10 years in dairy manufacturing management.  

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications

• Understanding of USDA guidelines for food safety and sanitation controls

• Understanding of HACCP guidelines

• Governmental regulations for food processing/handling

• BYU Certified Refrigerated truck driver

• ServSafe Certification

• Licensed pasteurizer operator

• Certified dairy product tester

• Understanding of food time/temperature sensitivity

• Ability to oversee all dairy production

• Computer skills including Microsoft and Eatec

• Excellent communication skills

What we offer in return: 

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including: 

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) 

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually 

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household 

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members