Food Processing Technologist – Dairy Production

destination one Consulting | Direct Placement

destination one Consulting is proud to exclusively partner with PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) , who is hiring a Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production for their Surrey, BC 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 Food Processing Technician – Dairy Production is an essential member of the Nanak’s food processing operation and is r esponsible 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.