3rd shift Receiving (Ice Cream)

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a dedicated dairy handler to pump and transfer raw milk from tankers into storage tanks, ensuring accurate inventory and quality documentation.

Responsibilities include performing CIP, collecting samples, weighing and recording temperatures, and promptly reporting any food safety concerns while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tanker trucks into storage tanks and documenting volume.
• Perform CIP on each tanker and silo with proper documentation.
• Gather samples of raw milk from tanker for testing of product.
• Weigh tanker on scales and record weight and temperature readings.
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal regulations and DFA GMP.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Math skills

English literacy

Fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

Certification/license may be required

Tools

Scales

CIP equipment

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure proper temperature of milk and record weight and temperature reading
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• 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

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

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 including Disabled/Veterans

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