Intake Operator

Foremost Farms; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay Option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Foremost Farms is seeking an Intake Operator at its Greenville, MI dairy campus. The role supports product development by ensuring accurate intake and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, organizing fluid receiving/shipping per SOPs, and maintaining records. You will work with coworkers, haulers, and 3rd party partners on the night shift, requiring basic English SOP comprehension and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work night shift.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Safety and Quality standards.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Clean equipment and facilities per SOPs.
• Organize intake operations for fluid receiving and shipping.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Interact professionally with coworkers, milk haulers, and 3rd party partners.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Able to stand for shift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team Today!

We are Located at 6501 Fitzner Road Greenville, MI 48838

At Foremost Farms, our farmer-members bring their milk to our Greenville, MI dairy campus every day so we can produce tailored, innovative solutions for customers around the world. We have an opening for an Intake Operator, a key player in our product development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned with or without notice. Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Adhering to all Safety and Quality standards.
• Communicating with appropriate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Clean equipment and facilities per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures or as directed.
• Organize the operations of fluid receiving and shipping per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain proper record keeping.
• Professionally interact with coworkers, milk haulers, and all 3rd party partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Are interested in working night shift
• At least 18 years or older
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Able to stand for the duration of shift
• Able to read and understand standard operating procedures and labels written in English
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction) required
• Able to tell time on an analog or digital clock
• Able to participate in a team environment
• Must be detail orientated and accurate
• Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA and loss control programs
• Three to five years of job-related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, or use foot/feet for the duration of their shift. Employee is frequently walking to different areas of the intake.

Work Environment

Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne participles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Employee is frequently working at heights with proper fall protection, including on top of dairy tankers, platforms, and in a scissor lift.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lb. to their waist height and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lb. to shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Protective Equipment

Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment that is appropriate for the job being performed, including safety shoes/rubber boots, bump cap and other related personal gear related to food safety, including hair net/guard and rubber gloves.

BENEFITS

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area — designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance– Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan– 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off– Start with 120 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave–6 weeks fully paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)– when you elect the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)– Save for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and Disability Insurance– Financial protection for you and your loved ones
• Daily Pay Option– Access your earnings when you need them
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
• Referral Program– Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team
• Career Growth Opportunities– Advance your skills and your career with us