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SIGMA

2nd Shift Production Worker (1pm-9:30pm)

La Puente, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Production Workers play an important role in helping deliver high-quality cheese and dairy products ... to customers nationwide while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. ESSENTIAL ...

Albertsons

Production Worker Dairy

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Join us as a Production Worker at our milk/culture production facility! You'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring that every bottle of milk/container of cultured product meets the highest ...

Albertsons

Production Worker Dairy

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Join us as a Production Worker at our milk/culture production facility! You'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring that every bottle of milk/container of cultured product meets the highest ...

AgSource

Dairy Data Scientist

Watertown, WI · On-site +1

Master's or PhD with research focused on dairy production, animal science, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or animal health. * Experience working with dairy herd-management, DHIA, sensor, genomic ...

Farm Systems

Dairy Data Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

Master's or PhD with research focused on dairy production, animal science, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or animal health. * Experience working with dairy herd-management, DHIA, sensor, genomic ...

Urus Group LP

Dairy Data Scientist

Watertown, WI · On-site +1

Master's or PhD with research focused on dairy production, animal science, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or animal health. * Experience working with dairy herd-management, DHIA, sensor, genomic ...

AgSource

Dairy Data Scientist

Madison, WI

Master's or PhD with research focused on dairy production, animal science, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or animal health. * Experience working with dairy herd-management, DHIA, sensor, genomic ...

Urus

Dairy Data Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

Master's or PhD with research focused on dairy production, animal science, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or animal health. * Experience working with dairy herd-management, DHIA, sensor, genomic ...

Dairiconcepts, L.P.

General Production Worker

Cabool, MO · On-site

$22.75/hr

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe ... We're looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing ...

COWMANAGER B.V.

Dairy Success Manager

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Working closely with U.S. sales teams and international CowManager colleagues to ensure consistent ... Passion for innovation and technology in dairy production * Willingness to travel within your ...

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How much do dairy production worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for dairy production worker in the United States is $16.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dairy production worker?

Dairy production workers are responsible for processing, packaging, and ensuring the quality of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. They operate machinery, monitor production lines, and follow strict hygiene and safety standards to maintain product quality. Their duties may also include cleaning equipment, inspecting finished products, and maintaining records. Dairy production workers play a crucial role in delivering safe and high-quality dairy products to consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dairy production worker?

To thrive as a Dairy Production Worker, you need knowledge of food safety standards, basic mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with dairy processing equipment, pasteurization systems, and safety certifications like HACCP are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are essential soft skills for maintaining quality and efficiency. These skills ensure safe, high-quality dairy products and smooth, compliant production operations.

What are some of the common challenges faced by dairy production workers, and how can they be addressed?

Dairy Production Workers often encounter challenges such as working in cold or wet environments, managing physically demanding tasks like lifting heavy containers, and maintaining strict hygiene standards to ensure product safety. Adapting to rotating shifts and handling repetitive tasks can also be demanding. To address these challenges, workers are encouraged to use proper protective gear, follow ergonomic practices, and participate in ongoing safety and hygiene training provided by employers. Supportive team environments and clear communication with supervisors also help in managing workload and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace.

What is the difference between Dairy Production Worker vs Dairy Processing Technician?

AspectDairy Production WorkerDairy Processing Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, dairy farms, processing plantsProcessing plants, quality control labs, manufacturing facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with milk collection, equipment operation, packagingMonitoring processing procedures, quality testing, equipment maintenance

While both roles work in dairy processing environments, Dairy Production Workers focus on assisting with daily production tasks, whereas Dairy Processing Technicians handle more technical aspects like quality control and equipment troubleshooting. The roles often overlap but differ in technical skill requirements and responsibilities.

What skills are needed for dairy production worker jobs?

Dairy production workers need strong attention to detail, good physical stamina, and the ability to operate equipment such as milking machines and pasteurizers. Basic math skills and knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures are also important for maintaining quality and compliance in a dairy environment.

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LIGHT PRODUCTION WORKER

Portage, WI • On-site

Associated Milk Producers, Inc.
Retail • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Associated Milk Producers, Inc.external

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:
  1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
  2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
  3. Duties of the light production worker may include feed dicer, case product, apply labels, palletize, inspection, relief, and trim, weigh and bag product.
  4. Operate packaging equipment efficiently and safely.
  5. Monitors procedures and working conditions that could result in product contamination or excessive waste.
  6. Communicates effectively with plant personnel.
  7. Verify quality control items such as product weights, coding, uniformity, and packaging.
  8. Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping.
  9. Operate various machines at an efficient level to fulfill plant demands.
  10. Assist with sanitation and housekeeping throughout the plant.
  11. Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation and policies.
  12. Assists with training new employees.
  13. Provides assistance to the maintenance personnel, for machine repairs or troubleshooting.
  14. Adhere to all Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and AMPI Safety Polices & Procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

BENEFITS/REWARDS
AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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