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
$58K
Lower
$78K to $112K
Most common
$130K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
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
- create dairy products
- use pumps and mixing equipment
- load ingredients into machines
- adjust machine controls
- inspect equipment before and during use
- test products for quality
- follow food safety and hygiene rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Processing (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Processing (Level 4 or 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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