ALTA DENA NORTH - Milk Receiver

Dairy Farmers of America

15h•$38

About The Position

The Milk Receiver is responsible for pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tank trucks into storage tanks, document and record volume into inventory. High Responsibility - with quality and efficiency being the major concern.

Requirements

6 to 12 months work experience in Receiving or Processing.
Computer data entry skills required.
Must have knowledge of CIP system and chemicals.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Limited Samplers and Weighers License required or must be able to obtain within 30 days from start date.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and travel up and down steps/stairs for virtually the entire shift.
Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
Knowledge of the APV system including valves and pumps and HMI interface.
Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to pass all fit for duty screens as applicable.
Must be able to move tankers.

Responsibilities

Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank, and compute and record volume of milk received.
Sample, unload, clean & release raw material tankers within 2 hours of arrival.
Follow all PMO requirements.
Weigh loaded truck on platform scale and records weight on log sheet.
Dip and pour sample of milk from vent hole of truck into bottle for laboratory analysis.
Take temperature of milk, and record data and temperature reading.
Load bulk tankers as needed.
May perform antibiotic and other laboratory tests as required.
Transfer milk to tank, read milk-flow meter, and record volume pumped on record sheet.
Wash and sanitize interior and exterior of tank.
Weigh empty truck and record weight.
Compute difference between loaded and unloaded weights of truck to verify accuracy of meter.
Perform sanitation duties in receiving, processing and CIP room as required, including valves & pumps PM.
Perform inventory counts as requested.
Responsible for valve and pump rebuilds along with all other required work orders.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Provide relief for CIP Operator, Tanker Washer position.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.