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Braums

DAIRY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Tuttle, OK · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Dairy Plant Production Supervisor: Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Plant in Tuttle Oklahoma is looking to hire an experienced Dairy Plant Production Supervisor. We have a 57 year reputation for quality ...

Verstela

QA Food | Coordinator | Dairy

Bellevue, WA

$23.25 - $30.25/hr

Dairy Plant QA Coordinator Duties: * Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with dairy industry regulations, food safety standards, and company policies. * Develop and deliver regulatory ...

LTTS

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Dairy

Minster, OH · On-site

... Plant Expansion projects in Europe Region (portfolio of project at Brown Field sites) and other geographies." "The Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Dairy Technology / Dairy Engineering will provide ...

Zausner Foods Corporation

Plant Manager

Visalia, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Dairy plant and/or canned food experience preferred. * A demonstrated track record of driving exceptional results and key deliverables * Self-motivation and safety awareness. What You Need to be Good ...

Kwik Trip, Inc.

Dairy Operator (Overnights)

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$19.75 - $27.33/hr

Cleaning and sanitizing the dairy plant area making it ready for production Work Schedule: Monday through Saturday with rotating day off, working overnights 7:00pm to 3:00am Qualifications: * Ability ...

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How much do dairy plant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for dairy plant in the United States is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for someone working in a dairy plant?

A typical workday in a dairy plant involves overseeing the processing and packaging of dairy products, conducting routine equipment checks, maintaining sanitation standards, and monitoring product quality. Employees may work on the production line, operate machinery, or be responsible for quality assurance tasks depending on their specific role. There is frequent collaboration with coworkers and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth, safe production processes. Shifts can vary, including early mornings or overnight hours to meet production schedules. The environment is fast-paced and requires attention to cleanliness and safety protocols at all times.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the dairy plant position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Dairy Plant role, you need a solid understanding of food safety regulations, equipment operation, and quality control practices, often supported by high school education or vocational training in food processing. Familiarity with pasteurization equipment, automated production systems, and compliance with certifications such as HACCP is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this setting. These skills ensure that products are produced efficiently and safely, maintaining quality standards and regulatory compliance.

What is a dairy plant?

A Dairy Plant job involves processing raw milk into dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt. Workers may operate machinery, oversee quality control, ensure hygiene standards, and manage packaging and distribution. Depending on the role, responsibilities can range from equipment maintenance to laboratory testing. These jobs require attention to detail and adherence to food safety regulations.

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Culture Dairy Plant Production Worker

Guida's Dairy

Schuylkill Haven, PA

$27.50 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America has immediate job openings for motivated production workers to join our team. The facility is transitioning from a fluid dairy plant to a culture plant producing cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us !

Hourly Rate: $27.50-$28.50

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Continuously drive the facility's culture toward a Safety conscious environment. Challenge status quo Safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and attend all Safety related training.
  • Drive for and ensure work product remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and Compliance.
  • Initiate and drive continuous improvement within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
  • Engage and support a team environment within the department and across the facility.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety policies and other policies as outlined by the Company.
  • Production Operator will ensure proper specification on product
  • Track downtime downstream of filler and other applicable downtime equipment with the area,
  • Perform required weight and code checks at correct intervals.
  • Clean machine regularly during production, maintain floor cleanliness and complete all required Master Sanitation Schedule items daily,
  • Pass on information to incoming shift
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive pay
  • Teamster Pension
  • Paid vacation and 10 Paid holidays
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Teamster healthcare benefits, 100 % Medical coverage w/Prescriptions
  • Teamster Dental and Vision coverage
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
  • Must be ableto lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
  • Must be able to work in a wet environment
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
  • May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

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