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Albertsons

Production Worker

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

Join us as a Production Worker at our milk production facility! You'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring that every bottle of milk meets the highest standards of quality and freshness. From ...

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Milk Receiver

Luana, IA · On-site

$23.62 - $25.22/hr

Milk Receiver Immediate Supervisor Production Supervisor Schedule: 4 am - 4 pm Summary: The Milk Receiver unloads raw milk products for storage, ships liquid products, accumulates proper and accurate ...

Albertsons

Plant Supervisor (Milk)

Denver, CO · On-site

Join us as a Production Supervisor at our dynamic milk facility! As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards ...

Albertsons

Plant Supervisor (Milk)

Denver, CO

$80K - $120K/yr

Join us as a Production Supervisor at our dynamic milk facility! As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards ...

Albertsons

Plant Supervisor (Milk)

Denver, CO

Join us as a Production Supervisor at our dynamic milk facility! As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards ...

Albertsons

Production Worker

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$26.78 - $35.70/hr

Bellevue Milk Plant is looking for Production Workers. The position will be based in Bellevue, WA. Shifts : * 1 day shift (6am to 2:30pm) - Cheese Room Operator * 1 graveyard shift (2pm to 10:30pm ...

Albertsons

Production Supervisor

Commerce, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Join us as a Production Supervisor at our dynamic milk facility! As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards ...

CACIQUE LLC

MILK RECEIVER

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with ... This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity and supporting the production ...

Albertsons

Production Worker

San Leandro, CA

$26.14/hr

As a Production Worker at our San Leandro Milk Plant, you'll help ensure our milk and dairy products are produced, packaged, and delivered to the highest standards. Join a team where your hard work ...

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How much do milk production jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for milk production in the United States is $22.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for someone working in milk production?

In a milk production role, daily tasks often include operating and maintaining milking equipment, monitoring the health and comfort of dairy cows, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of the facilities, and recording milk yields. Workers may also assist with feeding, caring for calves, and maintaining accurate documentation for quality and safety standards. Collaboration with veterinarians, nutritionists, and other farm staff is common to ensure optimal herd health and productivity.

What is milk production?

Milk production refers to the process of producing milk from dairy animals, primarily cows, goats, or sheep, on farms or in agricultural facilities. It involves the care and management of animals, milking procedures, storage, and often the initial processing of the milk before it is distributed or further processed into products like cheese or yogurt. Workers in milk production ensure the health and nutrition of the animals, maintain clean facilities, and operate milking equipment to ensure a safe and high-quality product. The industry is essential for providing a key source of nutrition to people around the world.

What is the difference between Milk Production vs Dairy Farm Worker?

AspectMilk ProductionDairy Farm Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in milking techniquesHigh school diploma, basic farm operation skills
Work EnvironmentMilking parlors, processing facilitiesBarns, pastures, milking stations
Industry UsageFocuses on milk collection and processingInvolves animal care, feeding, and milking

Milk Production primarily involves the process of collecting and processing milk, often in specialized facilities. Dairy Farm Workers perform hands-on animal care, feeding, and milking on farms. While both roles are essential in the dairy industry, Milk Production emphasizes the technical and processing aspects, whereas Dairy Farm Workers focus on daily farm operations and animal management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Milk Production, and why are they important?

To thrive in Milk Production, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, basic dairy science, and safe food handling, often supported by experience or vocational training in agriculture. Familiarity with milking machinery, herd management software, and sanitation protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality milk output, animal well-being, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Infographic showing various Milk Production job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,693 per year, or $22.9 per hour.
Milk Production Department - Entry Level Machine Operator

Milk Production Department - Entry Level Machine Operator

Toft Dairy

Sandusky, OH

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

Toft Dairy is hiring an entry level worker for an opening in our Milk Processing/Production Department as a machine or equipment operator. Applicants must comprehend the manufacturing teamwork environment and have experience preferably in food manufacturing. PLEASE NOTE: This is a full-time position currently working 4 days a week (M/T/R/F) with a start time between the hours of 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM until the end of daily production (approximately 10:00 AM/11:00AM or longer if required). The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and value commitment to the workplace. They must have experience on a production line (preferably within our industry) and be able to learn the operation of various equipment used in the milk bottling process and the tasks associated with the process. Everyday tasks include (but are not limited to) compliance responsibility for equipment cleaning and sanitation, food safety, and general safety. Production involves start-up/set up, production forecast fulfillment and end of production cleaning/sanitation. We offer a competitive and comprehensive package of benefits with 401k offered the date of hire and 401k company match offered after 6 months of employment. After successful completion of 60-day probationary period, you will be eligible for Medical Insurance with Rx Drug Coverage and the completion of 90-day supplemental Insurance benefits (employee paid) are offered through Principal and AFLAC. Vacation time, sick pay, holiday pay are available.

Responsibilities:

  • Various Equipment/machine Operation in the Milk Production department
  • Ensure quality and accuracy
  • Monitor machine operation & learn to troubleshoot
  • Some lifting / stacking milk cases
  • Disassembling equipment and cleaning/sanitizing machines
  • Sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and spray rinsing work area
  • Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast-paced work environment; ensuring food safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved
  • Perform additional job tasks as assigned
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to push, pull, reach, and grasp throughout an 8-hr. workday
  • Follow and carry out communicated and written instructions
  • Strong attention to detail and good work ethic
  • Effective math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of weight and volume measurements.
  • Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language; speak, understand, and read written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
  • Reliable and responsible individual with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn routine tasks and the ability to adapt to everyday challenges.

Other:

  • Punctuality is required

Toft Dairy is Ohio's oldest dairy distributing dairy and ice cream products to customers within an approximate 150-mile radius of the Sandusky plant for 125 years. The legacy of Toft Dairy is a story of commitment to quality and forward-thinking principles. We value committed employees to our growth and success and are seeking qualified individuals to join our One Quality One Team philosophy working at Toft Dairy and servicing our customers. We are Toft true-blue and Tilly Approved!


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