As a Dairy Processing Technician, you will need to master following:

• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• check quality of products on the production line
• curdling of cheese
• dairy manufacturing specifications
• dairy products
• food and beverage industry
• food safety principles
• legislation about animal origin products
• microbiology of fresh milk
• milk production process
• monitor milk production deviations
• use dairy test materials
• work in a food processing team

More generally, a dairy processing technician is also versed in:

• act reliably
• apply HACCP
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• follow production schedule
• follow written instructions
• give instructions to staff
• manage staff
• mitigate waste of resources
• oversee production requirements
• perform sensory evaluation of food products
• quality assurance methodologies
• schedule regular machine maintenance
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• adjust drying process to goods
• assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain
• control fluid inventories
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• fermentation processes of food
• food allergies
• food legislation
• ice cream manufacturing regulations
• identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
• label samples
• operate a heat treatment process
• ripening of cheese
• variety of cheese
• analyse production processes for improvement
• biotechnology
• comply with legislation related to health care
• continuous improvement philosophies
• encourage teams for continuous improvement
• enzymatic processing
• financial capability
• keep inventory of goods in production
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• manage corrective actions
• manage environmental management system