Fri, 5pm - 2am

Organic Valley•McMinnville, OR

13d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite role that works at McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. The shift/hours are Monday and Thursday 5pm - 5:00am. and Tuesday and Friday 5pm - 2am. This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance. This is a safety sensitive role. If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Requirements

Ability to obtain state permits to operate pasteurizer.
Ability to obtain certification on the Charm Phosphates Test Method.
Must be able to work 12-hour shift, including overtime, weekend and holiday work.
Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
Ability to bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
Ability to climb tanker ladders into manways and work at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to safely use harness and lanyard while working on top of tankers.
Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples.
Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals.
Effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings.
Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
Basic math skills including arithmetic and the ability to perform and interpret basic calculations.
Understanding of machine operations.
Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
Basic computer skills are required.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and record milk laboratory tests to determine if load meets CROPP specifications prior to unloading and loading.
Receive and/or load raw and pasteurized milk, including reloading truck to truck transfers.
Seal or unseal trucks as appropriate.
Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizer within specified requirements.
Wash and sanitize inside tankers after unloading milk utilizing automated CIP system.
Operate automated CIP system to clean HTST systems, milk supply lines, pasteurized storage tanks, raw milk silos, milk receiving lines, and pasteurized cream vats/silos.
Fill out and file bills of lading and certificates of analysis.
Record appropriate data regarding loads out and in.
Record production, quality and test data on record sheet.
Sanitize tankers, silos, hoses and pumps as needed.
Assist with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping.
Assist with recording stick weights, start time, down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
Assist with the production and packaging dried milk powder.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly sanitation duties in a correct and timely fashion.
Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance policies and practices.
General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.
Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account