Bulk Milk Receiver

Job Title

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 6:00pm-6:30am and Wednesday 6:00am-12:00pm

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

Ensures that tagging and identifying notifications on tanks are correct and recorded properly

Submits timely and accurate reports

Maintains clean work area

Maintains strong service relationships with carrier operators

Receiving and load-out bulk milk shipments

Confirm quality tests on raw milk in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines

Move trucks onto and out of receiving area

Maintain a clean working area

Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Ability to load and unload trucks containing milk in a fast and safe way manner

Safely operate a forklift or powered pallet jack; loads product for transfer to Market Street Warehouse

Performs CIP sanitation of the Load-Out area; maintains organization of the work area; and performs ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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 is critical to success in the position

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

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

1 year production experience preferred