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Himalayan CreameryVerified Partner•Dairy & Food Technology
Dairy & Food Technologist – Dairy Processing
Farm-based unit near Patiala, Punjab•2 - 6 Years•₹5 LPA (2 Openings)
Core Competencies & Skills
Dairy TechnologyMilk ProcessingPasteurization & HomogenizationLab Testing (Fat/SNF/Microbial/pH)FSSAI ComplianceHACCP ProtocolsFermented Products (Curd & Yoghurt)Paneer & Ghee ProductionCIP (Clean-in-Place)Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Product Development & TrialsQuality Assurance & Traceability
Role Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
- 2–6 years of relevant experience in dairy/food processing (small-to-mid scale processing experience preferred; candidates from larger dairies with hands-on exposure also welcome).
- Prior experience with milk processing (pasteurization/homogenization) and fermented/cultured products (curd, yoghurt) strongly preferred.
- Exposure to paneer/ghee manufacturing is a plus.
- Strong understanding of milk chemistry, microbiology, and processing science.
- Working knowledge of FSSAI norms, HACCP, and food safety documentation.
- Familiarity with basic lab testing equipment and methods for milk/dairy products (fat/SNF, adulteration checks, microbial testing, pH, moisture, etc.).
- Product development and troubleshooting mindset; ability to run trials and scale formulations.
- Ability to establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and CIP cleaning protocols.
- Ability to train and supervise on-ground farm and processing staff in GMP and hygiene practices.
- Willingness to be based on-site at the farm near Patiala, Punjab.
- Comfortable with a hands-on, early-stage / growing operation environment.
- Good communication skills in English, Hindi, and/or Punjabi.
Job Details & Overview
About Himalayan Creamery
Himalayan Creamery (https://himalayancreamery.com/) operates a modern single-source dairy farm and attached milk processing unit near Patiala (Nabha), Punjab. The unit chills, pasteurizes, homogenizes, and packs fresh single-source cow milk across multiple grades, and manufactures artisanal curd, Greek yoghurt, paneer, and ghee, with exciting new product lines planned in the coming months.Job Overview
- Position: Dairy & Food Technologist – Milk Processing Unit
- Openings / Vacancies: 2 Openings
- Budget / Compensation: ₹5 LPA (commensurate with experience)
- Location: Farm-based unit near Patiala, Punjab
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Reports To: Farm / Business Owner
- Accommodation: On-site farm accommodation provided where needed
About the Role
We operate a milk processing unit attached to our dairy farm near Patiala, Punjab. The unit chills, pasteurizes, homogenizes, and packs milk across multiple grades, and also manufactures artisanal curd, Greek yoghurt, paneer, and ghee, with new product lines planned in the coming months.
We are looking for a hands-on Dairy/Food Technologist to lead processing operations, establish quality and safety protocols, drive product development, and set up an in-house testing lab for milk and finished products.
Key Responsibilities
Processing Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations of chilling, pasteurization, homogenization, and packing lines.
- Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processing stages.
- Monitor and optimize yield, consistency, and shelf life across all product lines.
- Ensure equipment is operated, cleaned (CIP - Clean-in-Place), and maintained per hygiene standards.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Design and implement HACCP / food safety protocols suited to the unit's scale.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and relevant dairy standards (BIS/Agmark where applicable).
- Set up and manage an in-house testing lab for raw milk and finished products (fat/SNF, adulteration checks, microbial testing, pH, moisture, etc.).
- Maintain testing, batch, and traceability records.
Product Development
- Lead development of new products (planned additions beyond curd, Greek yoghurt, paneer, and ghee).
- Refine recipes and processes for existing products to improve consistency and quality.
- Run trials, document formulations, and scale successful trials into production.
Team & Best Practices
- Train farm/processing staff on hygiene, handling, and processing best practices.
- Introduce and monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the unit.
- Recommend equipment, layout, or process improvements as the unit scales.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and shape processes for a growing dairy processing unit.
- Ownership over quality systems, lab setup, and new product launches.
- Competitive compensation: ₹5 LPA budget with accommodation provided on-site.
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