Bulk Milk Receiver

Darigold • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a Bulk Milk Receiver for its Boise plant. The position follows food safety and quality requirements outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, position Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training. The receiver must report food safety or quality concerns to an immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager, or the Plant Manager.

The role receives and loads out bulk milk and cream shipments, oversees transfer from tanker to silo, verifies product type and source, conducts raw milk quality tests, and maintains accurate records. It also involves moving trucks, handling and cleaning receiving equipment, performing sanitation and preventative maintenance, and safely operating material-handling equipment to transfer product to the Market Street Warehouse. The position maintains service relationships with carrier operators and performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of production experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and traverse the area for extended periods, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, flex, stretch, twist, and move throughout the area for 8 to 12 hours.
• Ability to frequently climb, balance, and work from ladders.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds above shoulder height.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds between floor level and chest level.
• Ability to safely and correctly use fall arrest equipment.
• Ability to obtain antibiotic testing certification.
• Ability to push and pull stacks of product into position for handling.
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes simultaneously.
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills; ability to read and understand instructions and write legibly.
• Ability to monitor and inspect inventory and reconcile product receipt and distribution.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes for receiving and loading out bulk milk shipments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of production experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and load out bulk milk and cream shipments.
• Tend the milk receiving process from tanker to silo.
• Move trucks into and out of the receiving area.
• Handle, move, connect, disconnect, clean, and inspect the receiving bay and its equipment.
• Compute weights and measurements and record the amounts received accurately.
• Ensure appropriate handling of bulk milk, verifying the type and source farm or carrier of incoming raw product.
• Perform raw milk quality tests in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure tank tags and identification notifications are correct and properly recorded.
• Submit timely and accurate reports.
• Perform CIP sanitation of the load-out area, maintain work-area organization, and complete ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices.
• Safely operate a forklift or powered pallet jack and load product for transfer to Market Street Warehouse.
• Load and unload milk trucks quickly and safely.
• Maintain strong service relationships with carrier operators.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution of up to 5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• Access to dairy products and participation in the employee butter purchase program.
• $1.50 per hour night shift differential, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED