Temporary Dairy Processing Assistant

Temporary Dairy Processing Assistant

Supporting dairy processing staff with tasks related to the production and handling of finished milk and ice cream products. Significant time will be spent in cold storage areas, including the milk cooler and ice cream freezer, stocking packaged products and assisting with quality control activities such as environmental monitoring and conducting solids and fat content testing in the lab. Additional responsibilities include: CIP – Clean In Place, operation of the cleaning system for tanks and pipes. COP – Clean Out of Place, operation of COP vats for small equipment sanitation. Separation Equipment Cleaning – operation of the separator in clean mode, breakdown, reassemble, and sanitize.

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours are flexible but typically 8am-4pm with lunch.

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Essential Job Duties

• Supporting dairy processing staff with tasks related to the production and handling of finished milk and ice cream products.
• Significant time will be spent in cold storage areas, including the milk cooler and ice cream freezer, stocking packaged products and assisting with quality control activities such as environmental monitoring and conducting solids and fat content testing in the lab.
• Additional responsibilities include: CIP – Clean In Place, operation of the cleaning system for tanks and pipes. COP – Clean Out of Place, operation of COP vats for small equipment sanitation. Separation Equipment Cleaning – operation of the separator in clean mode, breakdown, reassemble, and sanitize.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, hours are flexible but typically 8am-4pm with lunch.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: FBNS

Requirements and Preferences

• Minimum Experience/Education: High school degree with prior dairy processing experience.
• Department Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Previous dairy experience.
• Valid NC Driver's License required? No.
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No.

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18-$20/hr

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230490

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 05/11/2026

Supplemental Questions

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
• Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent with prior dairy processing experience?
• Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
• Do you have previous dairy experience?