Dairy Plant Operator

This position exists to manufacture, process, package, and distribute safe, high-quality dairy products such as ice cream and cheese while supporting the teaching, research, extension, and outreach missions of the dairy processing plant. Duties are assigned by the supervisor to ensure product quality and safety, support research and development activities, assist with educational programming and short courses, and fulfill the objectives of the dairy processing plant.

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.

The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• One year of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Dairy Science, Food Science, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience in dairy processing, food manufacturing, or dairy research operations
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience

Additional Role Information:

• Ability to lift 75 pounds

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Submit K-State online Page Up application
2. Resume
3. Letter of Interest
4. List of names, email addresses and phone numbers for three references

Applications close on: July 22, 2026

$16.36 - $24.53 hourly