Bulk Milk Receiver

Darigold Careers • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a Bulk Milk Receiver for its Boise plant. The role receives and loads out bulk milk and cream shipments, oversees the transfer of milk from tankers to silos, and handles the equipment and documentation involved in receiving and shipping. The receiver verifies product type and source, performs raw-milk quality tests, and maintains accurate records and notifications. The position also operates material-handling equipment, keeps the receiving and load-out areas clean and organized, and performs sanitation and preventative maintenance tasks. The employee must follow food safety, quality, good manufacturing, and warehouse requirements and promptly report concerns to a supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager, or the Plant Manager.

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 and frequently lift or carry up to 55 pounds between floor and chest level.
• Ability to safely and correctly use fall-arrest equipment.
• Ability to obtain antibiotic testing certification.
• Ability to push or pull stacks of product into position for handling.
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes.
• 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.

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 quantities received, maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ensure appropriate handling of bulk milk and verify 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 safely and efficiently.
• Maintain service relationships with carrier operators.
• Follow food safety and quality requirements and report concerns that may affect food safety or quality to the appropriate manager.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED