Bulk Milk Receiver- Day Shift

Bulk Milk Receiver

Darigold is looking for a 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.

Night Shift
- Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday from 5:00am to 5:30pm.

What You Will Do:

• 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 clean work area
• Maintaining strong service relationships with carrier operators
• Ability to load and unload trucks containing milk in a fast and safe way manner
• 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

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred
• 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 utilize fall arrest equipment safely and correctly
• 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

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.