Food Processing Technician I or II

Overview

Utah State University is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a full-time 30 hour/week position in the USU Aggie Creamery, working in the Gary H. Richardson Dairy Products Laboratory as a Food Processing Technician. This is a day shift position, 5 days a week, with nights, weekends and holidays OFF. Qualified candidate will be part of a dynamic team that is directly involved with the success of The Aggie Creamery in Teaching, Research, and Production of high-quality dairy products. This position is 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Assist in the production and packaging of fluid milk, ice cream, cheese and other products. Maintains supply inventory.

Work with production coordinator to ensure proper cleaning of all plant equipment and rooms. May provide lab safety guidelines to lab students.

Assist the production coordinator in all necessary ancillary functions of the DPL, which may include school and public tours, inspections and fostering a positive work environment.

Assist the production coordinator in the effort to document and carry out all sanitation activities according to the established sanitation Standard Operating Procedures manual. Maintains equipment.

Keep proper records of documentation of sanitation activities.

Carry out microbial testing on milk and ice cream products for each production run. Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ensure that testing is done in a timely manner and according to proper techniques.

Conduct complete inventory of supplies, which is documented and submitted to the Business Coordinator monthly, by a specified date.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Experience in a production facility or lab of up to six months is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cheese production
• Experience in a dairy facility.
• Experience in production.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$25,500-28,5000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.  This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead.  Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797