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Dairy Products Manufacturing Workers

Education and Training Requirements

High School

Most dairy products workers learn their skills from company training sessions and on-the-job experience. Employers prefer to hire workers with at least a high school education. Courses that can provide helpful background for work in this field include mathematics, biology, and chemistry. Machine shop classes also can be useful for the experience gained in handling and repairing heavy machinery.

Postsecondary Training

Students interested in becoming cheesemakers may find it necessary to obtain a college degree in a food technology or food science program. Dairy herd supervisors, in addition to a two-year or four-year food technology or food science degree, should try to gain experience working on a dairy farm. Those who seek management positions may need a bachelor's degree in food manufacturing with an emphasis on accounting, management, and other business courses.

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