Milk Receiver

California Dairies, Inc.•Turlock, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Requirements

Ability to learn and operate computer related controls for metering systems.
Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.
Basic math and statistical skills.
Must be able to troubleshoot equipment and problems.
Must demonstrate the ability to run equipment efficiently.
Good technical skills with ability to disassemble and assemble equipment.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a State of California Limited Sampler’s and Weigher’s license.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a state of California Charm Test certification.
Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver’s License.
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties.
Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
General knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces.
An employee may encounter the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds.
The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.
The use of rubber gloves is necessary to perform job functions.
Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.
Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 50 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.
May be required to enter a confined space.
Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
Lifts up to 58 pounds on a repetitive basis.
Carries 58 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 58 pounds may be required.
Frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 58 pounds in a repetitive manner.
Bends and stoops often.
Sometimes squats. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
Often twists and turns while carrying.
Occasionally climbs and/or balances.
Frequently reaches in a repetitive manner.
Frequently grasps and manipulates in a repetitive manner.

Responsibilities

Safely run the Milk Lab/Milk Unloading Bays and related equipment.
Receive all fluid dairy products and load out all fluid dairy products.
Ensure proper weights, tests, and samples are taken from every tanker shipped or received.
Perform all clean up, master sanitation, raw CIP, inspections, and the movement of dairy products.
Test all products prior to receiving and shipping.
CIP UT`s, RT`s, receiving lines, and raw tankers.
Responsible for CCP and “Corrective actions” in raw receiving.
Responsible for CCP # 101 Bio-Security.
Responsible for CCP # 102 Drug Residue Testing. Runs all necessary controls and calibrations for the Charm SL and Charm II.
Pull all required samples.
Run the Charm SL and Charm II on every load and tanker. List the results on the receiving log.
Assure all listings on the receiving log are correct.
Connect, disconnect and CIP all trucks. Connect to raw silos as needed.
Connect the receiving hose, open and install the Runo vents on the tanker lid, open the outlet valve and pump milk upon completion of the antibiotic test.
Connect and transfer product internally within the plant (e.g., pump buttermilk, cream, etc.).
Inspect inside of tankers (after wash) for deficiencies and cleanliness.
Disconnect the transfer hose after pumping milk.
Perform solution strength tests on the CIP systems.
Maintain the CIP room raw silo room is neat, clean and orderly.
Assist in receiving of all incoming loads, such as cream, condense, etc.
Perform all master sanitation items, including cleanup of the receiving office, the receiving bays and other Master Sanitation items as assigned by the shift supervisor.
Inspect tanks, tankers and equipment as assigned by a production supervisor.
Efficiently and effectively transfer standardized milk to evaporator process.
Operate, monitor and manage R.O.’s and separators including CIP, and associated pieces of equipment.
Measure, test, evaluate & screen standardized milk and milk ingredients.
Continuously learn more about milk, milk processing equipment and how to expedite milk throughout the standardization process in preparation for deliveries to evaporator process.
Notify/communicate to management/maintenance any problems with equipment or processes that could affect the product integrity or quality, or that could impose a possible safety hazard.
Manage inventories of milk and milk ingredients to maintain flow of product through facility.
Plan future milk shipments based on weekly production schedule.
Correctly and accurately fill out all bills of ladings.
Maintain production equipment, valves, pumps, and connections.
Maintain work environment cleanliness.
Proper product handling to ensure minimum product loss.
Understand and conduct CIP’s and other cleaning steps according to plant procedures.
Act quickly to reduce or eliminate product loss.
Train new hires and employees as needed.
Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
Ensure all work is done in a timely fashion and done properly.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
Keep all floors, walls, machines, and pipes clean.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.