Milk Transfer Operator (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends

Milk Transfer Operator (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

Receive and load milk while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards. Hook up and unload tankers, run quality tests on milk and Clean-In-Place (CIP) tankers. Ensure the work area is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and responsible for performing regular sanitation within the raw milk receiving building.

Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready. Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors. Ensures milk is received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements. Responsible for the inspection, documentation and transfer of products being received from supplier to designated raw material silo. Receive and load milk, byproducts, and filtration ingredients from tankers while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards.

Testing and documenting milk loads. Clean process equipment such as silos, lines and tankers, this includes, but isn't limited to, hand cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis. Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration. Take accurate samples of products for QA testing. Monitor testing equipment. Replace supplies as needed. Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.

Report immediately to maintenance and/or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the fairlife equipment, outside hauler equipment, and/or outside drivers. Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers. Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members. Effectively follow proper standard operating procedures (SOP). Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately.

Communicate with processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes.

Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment. Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear. A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

High School level verbal and written communication skills. Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required. Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period. Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License. Proficiency in English:
Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying:
The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds. Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping:
The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include empty pallets, and brooms during cleanup activities. The operator will push/pull pipe-fittings during hook up. The operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday, when servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning:
The operator may squat when picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Occasional twisting and turning at the waist while changing dryer lances, or making CIP connections. Climbing/Balancing/Reaching:
The operator occasionally climbs approved stairs or ladders. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe-fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related equipment. The operator may reach at or above shoulder level when making equipment adjustments, or during cleanup duties. Grasping/Manipulation:
Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required of the operator when servicing pumps, using scrub brushes, and connecting pipe-fittings. Employees will be subject to ambient temperatures as well as elevated temperatures, up to 110 degrees, due to equipment operation and cleaning.

Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet…