Receiver/ Yard Jockey CDLA - 1st shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Muhlenberg Township, PA

About The Position

This position will jockey trucks approximately 25% of the time, the remainder of the time the employee will work as a Receiver. General Purpose: Perform operations including but not limited to fluid product receiving, product load out, and product supply or transfer to production processes. Other operational duties include movement of trailers, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean--out-of-place (COP) equipment and master sanitation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 year of manufacturing experience
1 year of recent tractor/trailer driving experience
Certification and/or License -- Able to obtain Sampler's Certification within 90 days of employment; current Pennsylvania commercial driver's license; have or able to obtain tanker endorsement within 90 days; and be Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant
Microsoft Office Suite, company systems (SAP), and proficient computer use
DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform and understand calculations (production rates, fluid inventories, weights)
Ability to prepare and interpret evaporator logs and the master sanitation schedule
Ability to make routine machine adjustments
Physical ability to complete all required tasks
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and positive performance behaviors
Ability to follow directions, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
Proactive problem-solving: identify issues, present options, seek solutions
Ability to interpret/apply company policies and adapt to change
Initiative to take on additional responsibilities
Ability to read, write, and speak English

Responsibilities

Perform duties required to assure that assigned area is sanitary and clean.
Receive fluid products, check storage vessels, observe product flow into and out of storage vessels, and respond to any problems.
Follow steps to insure proper operation and perform periodic preventive maintenance of equipment in the area.
Prepare and comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, and master sanitation schedule.
Complete and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) record keeping such as completing charts and sanitation sheets.
Collect product samples in a sanitary method for lab testing.
Prepare equipment (i.e. tanks, silos, valves, and hoses) for production needs according to daily production plan.
Transport trucks and trailers for loading and repairs, as necessary.
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.