Dairy processing operator, Kaiwhakamahi pūrere hua miraka
Also known as
- Dairy factory worker, butter maker, cheese factory worker, milk processing worker, milk treater, pasteuriser operator, dairy plant operator
Dairy processing operators use equipment to produce a wide range of dairy products like cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.
Your pay could be
$62K
Lower
$86K to $113K
Most common
$126K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Dairy processing operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in dairy processing plants and factories or on dairy farms
- may work in cold, noisy or hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- Maintain safety.
- Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
- Operate mixing equipment.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
- Inspect production equipment.
You usually learn on the job to become a dairy processing operator and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Processing (Levels 3, 4 and 5)
- experience in similar work
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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