Job Description

About the Opportunity: Join a premier, expanding dairy manufacturing team as a Production Utility Technician. This hands-on, multi-functional role supports multiple departments throughout the plant and plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

To maintain industry confidentiality, the company name is withheld, but this organization is known for providing long-term career stability, exceptional cross-training, a strong team-oriented culture, and a highly competitive wage structure.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day production, processing, and packaging operations.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with product changeovers and equipment setup.
• Perform sanitation and CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures.
• Move raw materials and finished products safely throughout the facility.
• Complete accurate production records, quality checks, and compliance documentation.
• Strictly adhere to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and company safety standards.
• Assist wherever needed to support daily production goals, including serving as a backup Production Supervisor when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: Proven manufacturing experience within a dairy environment is required, with specific exposure to raw materials.
• Licensing: A valid Cheese Maker's License is required, or the clear capability to obtain one.
• Compliance: Strong technical understanding of Food Safety, GMP compliance, HACCP, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Physical/General: Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to lift, bend, stand, and work around high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Adaptability: A willingness to learn multiple production areas and jump in where needed.

Preferred Backgrounds & Experience:

We welcome applicants with experience in roles such as: Production Utility Tech, Dairy Production Operator, Dairy Manufacturing Technician, Production Relief Operator, Raw Milk Receiving Operator, Packaging/Processing Operator, Sanitation Technician, or Utility Operator. Experience with warehouse material movement and packaging machinery is a strong plus.

Why Apply?

• Premium hourly compensation ($29.00 - $36.50/hr).
• Robust cross-training and fast-track advancement opportunities.
• Highly supportive, collaborative plant culture.
• Excellent comprehensive health benefits and retirement options.

How to Apply:

For more information or to start a strictly confidential conversation about this organization, please contact Shani Garcia directly at 605-607-6894. Resumes may be confidentially sent to shani.garcia@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.