Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production

Overview

destination one Consulting is proud to exclusively partner with PMF Brands (Nanak Foods), which is hiring a Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production for their Bellingham, WA facility.

About Nanak Foods:
From modest beginnings, PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) is now North America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee (clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and have Safe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring for quality, safety and legality.

The Production Technician is an essential member of Nanak’s food processing operation and is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting dairy processing equipment with a focus on instrumentation, automation, and HMI systems. Ensures efficient and safe food processing in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

• Operate and monitor equipment using HMI systems and automated controls.
• Perform operational adjustments and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation issues.
• Calibrate and verify instrumentation (sensors, valves, temperature/flow devices).
• Monitor process parameters and product quality; make real-time adjustments.
• Ensure safety systems and interlocks are functioning correctly.
• Maintain accurate production and troubleshooting logs.
• Follow GMP, food safety, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Fluent in HMI systems and automated control interfaces.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process automation.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial automation or food processing.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in high-paced, hot/cold environments.
• Possesses an HTST license or is able to obtain one as required.

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