2nd Shift Dairy Manufacturing - Milk Receiver

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan

401(k) plan with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Employee rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

DFA family-owned operations

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Richmond facility is seeking a milk-receiving operator to pump incoming raw milk/cream from tanker trucks into storage tanks and document volumes for inventory with a strong focus on product quality.

The role requires following GMPs, recording accurate measurements, and reporting any safety or quality issues to management. Training and union benefits are provided as part of a union-backed program.

Qualifications

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tanker into storage tanks.
• Document and record volume into inventory with emphasis on product quality.
• Perform CIP on tanker and silo; document processes.
• Weigh tanker on scales; check temperature; record readings.
• Report any food safety/quality issues to management.
• Follow DFA GMP and regulatory, safety, sanitation policies.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

English literacy

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perform all duties related to the pumping of incoming raw milk or cream from the tanker trucks into the proper storage tanks. Document and record volume into inventory with a heavy emphasis on quality of product being received.

Richmond Beverage Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At RBS, we create tasteful products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Job Duties

• Perform CIP on each tanker and silo while maintaining proper documentation of each process
• Gather samples of raw milk from tanker for testing of product
• Weigh tanker on scales, check proper temp, record weight and temp reading
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to mgmt. immediately
• Other duties may be assigned as required
• Follow DFA GMP and work in a manner consistent with corporate regulatory, safety, quality, sanitation

Benefits

• Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer