Intake Operator

Position Overview

Title: Intake Operator

Location: Main Plant, Jerome, Idaho

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Employment status: Full time (Non-exempt)

Shift: Night Shift: 6:00PM-6:30AM

Number of openings: 1

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

The Intake Operator is a key member of the Production team. This position requires operating and cleaning the receiving equipment and coordinating the logistics within the receiving bays. The Intake Operator is responsible for carrying out tasks in accordance with IDSA/USDA, company policies, OSHA, regulations and applicable laws, while following the Management Operating Structure (MOS). In addition to ensuring all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, this position is responsible for ensuring that GMP's, Sanitation requirements and performance measures are tracked and met.

• Complete antibiotics, titratable acidity, and component testing on milk and cream.
• Create BOLs and other documentation for cream and MPP loads.
• Perform the loading of cream and MPP loads.
• Monitor and document chemical additions and consumption compared to CIP standards. Inform supervisor of any issues or concerns.
• Cleans lines, silos, and other process equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• Coordinate efficient flow of tankers through the receiving process.
• Complete all work instructions, production log sheets, and sanitation log sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to support others while achieving goals.
• Communicate safety issues and concerns to the Production Supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
• Comply with and follow established SOPs for milk receiving efficiencies.
• Continuously monitor all aspects of the production process for leaks and spills; take immediate corrective action and inform the supervisor on duty.
• Complete pre‑operational checks on all equipment before starting a process.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent work‑related experience.
• Raw milk testing certified in accordance with PMO a plus.

• Plant environment experience a plus.
• Production Intake/Receiving experience a big plus.

• Knowledge of production lines and equipment preferred.
• Ability to check antibiotics of raw milk and finished products in accordance with PMO and published SOPs preferred.

• Able to work in teams effectively and encourage a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively troubleshoot and use problem‑solving skills.
• Sound communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Completes pre‑operational checks on all equipment before starting a process.

• Ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized.
• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on a regular basis.
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: particularly for sustained periods of time on concrete.
• Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist on a regular basis.
• Reaching: extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Kneeling: bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees occasionally.
• Crouching: bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
• Lifting: able to lift up to 80 lbs of hoses occasionally, up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Subject to up to at least 92 dB.

Subject to all environmental conditions including inside and outside.

• Load‑out Press, Water Hose, Scales, CIP Systems, Miscellaneous Manufacturing Equipment, Touch Screen monitor, Copy Machine, Calculator, Analytical Equipment, Phone, and hand tools.