Job Details
Darigold is hiring a Bulk Milk Receiver at the Jerome Plant.
Position Description:
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 Receiving and load-out bulk milk shipments.
Maintain a clean working area.
Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1 year production experience preferred
At Darigold we embrace diversity & welcome all qualified applicants regardless of 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- We're proud to say we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify- please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)