General Labor Operator

Michigan Milk Producers Assoc • Constantine, MI

2h • Onsite

About The Position

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

Requirements

• Reliable and consistent attendance required
• Positive energetic personality.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations, which requires gloves, hairnets, boot and uniforms in working areas. Personal cleanliness is necessary to prevent product contamination.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food & Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Ability to constantly stand/walk and to frequently bend/flex/twist/squat/carry for an 8-hour shift. Repetitive movements and tasks. Ability to lift, move, slide, and situate 55 pounds routinely
• Safely handle cleaning products and chemicals
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Duties include operating milk processing equipment such as Evaporators, Separators, Ultra Filtration Equipment and Milk Pasteurizers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Knowledge of the product flows pertaining to the systems to, to include but not limited to piping, controls, and connections for receiving and the loading out of pasteurized products.
• Assist with accurate recording weights, start time, down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Knowledge of clean in place (CIP) lines and flows.
• Perform required production tests (such as % total solids etc.), to ensure product meets specified standards.
• Completion and maintenance of any and all required logs, records, etc.
• Awareness of and compliance with all HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and Food Safety Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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