BULK MILK HAULER - PART TIME

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Sanborn (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

PTO and 401k

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a CDL A driver to transport raw milk from farms to trailers and between AMPI plants. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT and AMPI policies, and accurate documentation.

The position includes reporting, quality sampling, and supporting plant housekeeping. Applicants should have a current CDL A, tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain it), and be at least 21 with a recent tractor/trailer driving background.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence.
• tanker endorsement preferred or must be able to obtain.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and AMPI rules.
• Transport raw milk between farms and trailers following routes.
• Take quality control samples and measures during loading.
• Maintain accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Assist with general cleaning and upkeep throughout the plant.

Skills

Safety focus

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Technical/other training

Tools

CDL A tanker endorsement

Job description

Description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation\'s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative\'s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.


2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.


3. Operates a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and AMPI rules, regulations and policies adhering to all safety practices


4. Following schedule and directions from location supervisory personnel, travels to location to transport raw milk


5. Transfers raw milk from farm containers to trailer


6. Takes quality and control samples at farm


7. Measures milk loaded into trailer


8. Follows designated routes and schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisory personnel


9. Takes measures to minimize truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption


10. Maintains positive communications with producers, listens for issues or potential problems, reports producers\' comments to transportation and member services management


11. Represents AMPI positively and professionally at all times during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel


12. Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping


13. Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed


14. Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation and site policies.


15. Assists with training new employees;


16. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity


17. Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity


18. Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence.

• Must have, or be able to obtain, tanker endorsement.


• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required and must have a minimum of one-year recent tractor/trailer experience.


• Two years of recent tractor/trailer experience is preferred

BENEFITS/REWARDS

• AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education

• High School (required)


• Technical/other training (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• DOT Certification (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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