Intake Operator

Agropur•Weyauwega, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Operator III position is responsible for receiving milk from milk haulers and truckers, ensuring quality of milk through samples, testing and proper sanitation, handling and storage. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives—is essential to achieving the best results. An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
No experience required; in-house training provided.
Milk Weigher and Sampler licenses; in-house training and certification test provided.
Charm Reader Certifications; in-house training provided.
Pasteurization Certifications; in-house training and certification test provided.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Responsibilities

Efficiently load out milk, cream and whey from trucks.
Properly set up and stage incoming loads of condensed and ultra-filtered (UF) milk.
Verify load paperwork for accuracy.
Coordinate milk volumes and movement to ensure proper silo rotation and wash cycles.
Wash floor in the Intake and areas leading into Intake per GMP specifications.
Maintain and wash tanks, silos and intake product lines per GMP specifications.
Clean-In-Place (CIP) trucks and wash manhole area, gaskets caps, and vents.
Complete tasks as required on Master Sanitation Schedules.
Monitor chemicals for cleaning and replace as needed.
Record milk inventory, truck wash seals and other necessary documentation.
Set and read cow samples.
Sample and test incoming milk loads for antibiotics per GMP specifications.
Adhere correct bar codes to samples as needed.
Work with cheese plant vat and HTST operators in everyday operations.
Operate silos for proper milk agitation and cooling.
Attend to incoming cream loads and monitor cream tanks as needed.
Process milk slips and complete paperwork at the end of the night and take to the appropriate locations.
Notify Laboratory personnel as needed.
Assist in training new employees as directed by Supervisor.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing and Sanitation Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.