Milk Receiving Operator

About the role

Darigold is seeking a motivated Milk Receiver to join our plant in Pasco, WA. As a member of the Operations team, this person should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year- availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays is a must! The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple repetitive tasks. You have a strong attention to detail and are committed to producing high quality product.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and loading out all bulk milk and cream shipments in an efficient and safe way manner.
• 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.
• Performs CIP and sanitation of the intake area and associated silos; maintains organization of the work area; and performs ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• 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
• Ensures that tagging and identifying notifications on tanks are correct and recorded properly.
• Maintaining accurate documentation as required
• Assist with training new personnel.
• Submits timely and accurate reports.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Must be available for multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Must maintain high attendance standards and be trusted with high responsibility.
• Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 55 pounds) and stand for extended periods.
• Able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand/walk for twelve or more hours based on production finish.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications in Receiving, Antibiotic Testing, CHARM testing and any other regulatory agency requirements

Nice to Have’s

• Ideal candidate will have previous dairy processing or food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes simultaneously is critical to success in the position.
• Strong attention to detail, must be able to complete multiple and repetitive tasks, must be committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Maintain high attendance standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical skills desirable.
• Strong computer experience for reporting and HMI screen management
• Ability to respond to variances in the process.
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Pay

Starting Salary $23.94 to $26.41 per hour

Benefits

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program