Receiving Operator

About the role

Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer’s first state-of-the-art powder milk and butter facility in Coopersville, Michigan, producing over 300,000 pounds of dry non-fat milk daily. Since 2009, we have supplied grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers worldwide. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and a positive, inclusive work environment drives us to foster innovation and excellence. We value employees who take pride in their work, embrace ownership, and solve problems with unique solutions.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) of tankers, silos, and line circuits.
• Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, solids-not-fat (SNF), and inhibitory substances.
• Conduct testing for drug residues (per PMO standards), temperature checks, titratable acidity, and other regulatory or company-required tests.
• Monitor CIP system for chemical strengths and take appropriate samples.
• Maintain and monitor testing equipment, replacing supplies as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, ensuring the milk receiving and silo room remain USDA inspection-ready at all times.
• Complete assigned housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure raw product load out meets specifications prior to release.
• Service pumps and valves as needed or per the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform load out efficiently and sanitarily.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Report any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions to a foreperson or supervisor immediately.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Uphold Food Safety and Food Quality standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Must be able to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).
• Ability to work safely and efficiently, following all safety procedures, including the use of safety equipment.
• Capability to troubleshoot minor issues and recognize when to escalate problems to higher authority.
• Willingness to ask for assistance when processes are unclear.
• Ability to operate equipment effectively after the appropriate training period.
• Basic computational skills, including simple math and reasoning.

Skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining sanitary and safe work environments.
• Ability to follow protocols for testing, sampling, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and assist in training new team members.
• Adherence to safety, GMP, and regulatory standards.

Pay

$25.00/hour with a $1.25/hour Night Shift Premium.

Schedule

Night Shift: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am (2-2-3 schedule). Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into the schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with company match

Location: Coopersville, Michigan. Reports to: Plant Supervisor. Non-exempt position.