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Food Processing Technician II

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Jul 23, 2026
Food Processing Technician II Requisition ID: 2026-10534 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res Department: Nutrition Dietetics & Food Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Incumbents in the Lab Technician series work in the Dairy Production Lab and Aggie Chocolate Factory as well as other needs throughout the Nutrition, Dairy, and Food Science Department. Incumbents set up lab experiments and/or participate in the installation of equipment for specified classes or laboratory research projects. Duties may include making chemical solutions, cleaning up after labs, cheese and ice cream making as well as processing fluid milk. This position is 30-hours/week with the potential for more hours during the summer. You will be given a standard schedule, but hours must be flexible as production needs will vary. Responsibilities Assist in the production and packaging of fluid milk, ice cream, cheese and other products. Maintains supply inventory. Work with production coordinator to ensure proper cleaning of all plant equipment and rooms. May provide lab safety guidelines to lab students. Assist the production coordinator in all necessary ancillary functions of the DPL, which may include school and public tours, inspections and fostering a positive work environment. Assist the production coordinator in the effort to document and carry out all sanitation activities according to the established sanitation Standard Operating Procedures manual. Maintains equipment. Keep proper records of documentation of sanitation activities. Carry out microbial testing on milk and ice cream products for each production run. Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ensure that testing is done in a timely manner and according to proper techniques. Conduct complete inventory of supplies, which is documented and submitted to the Business Coordinator monthly, by a specified date. Drive box truck to pickup and deliver dairy products within Cache Valley. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience in a production facility or lab of up to six months is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cheese production Experience in a dairy facility. Experience in production. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 60 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. College/Department Highlights University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. 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