Bulk Milk Receiver

This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, the position Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager, or the Plant Manager.

Schedule

Sunday–Tuesday from 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and Wednesday 6:00 AM–12:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Receiving and loading out all bulk milk and cream shipments
• Tending the Milk Receiving process from Tanker to Silo
• Handling, moving, connecting, disconnecting, cleaning, and inspecting receiving bay and the equipment servicing the bay
• Computing weights and measurements and recording information relative to amounts received
• Maintaining accurate documentation as required
• Ensuring appropriate handling of bulk milk product into the system, verifying the type and source farm/carrier of the incoming raw product
• Performing Quality Tests on Raw Milk in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines
• Ensuring that tagging and identifying notifications on tanks are correct and recorded properly
• Submitting timely and accurate reports
• Maintaining a clean work area
• Maintaining strong service relationships with carrier operators
• Moving trucks onto and out of receiving area
• Safely operating a forklift or powered pallet jack; loading product for transfer to Market Street Warehouse
• Performing CIP sanitation of the Load-Out area; maintaining organization of the work area
• Performing ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to obtain antibiotic testing certification
• Ability to stand, walk, and traverse area for extended periods up to 12 hours
• Ability to frequently climb, balance, and work from ladders
• Ability to safely and correctly utilize fall arrest equipment
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes simultaneously
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds above shoulder height
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level
• Must be able to push/pull stacks of product into position for handling
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, flex, stretch, twist, and move throughout the area for 8 to 12 hours
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must have basic arithmetic skills; able to read and understand instructions; and able to write legibly
• Must be able to monitor and inspect inventory and reconcile receipt/distribution of product
• Must be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred