Milk Transfer Operator (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Webster, NY is hiring for a milk receiving operator to load and test milk, ensuring quality and safety throughout the shift. The role operates on a rotating 12-hour schedule (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) with weekends alternating, and requires adherence to GMP and safety rules.

You will inspect incoming milk, sample for QA, and perform daily sanitation of equipment and facilities. Prior experience in dairy operations and an Industrial Truck License are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency in English: reading and writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot small problems and know when to escalate.
• Must be able to operate equipment after training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and load milk and byproducts from tankers while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Inspect, document, and transfer products from supplier to raw material silo.
• Perform sanitation: CIP/COP and cleaning of silos, lines, and tankers.
• Take samples for QA testing and monitor CIP system chemistry.
• Maintain equipment by servicing pumps, valves, and heat exchangers; adhere to PM schedules.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Industrial awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial Truck License

Job description

Webster, New York, United States

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

12 Hour Days

This is a dayshift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose

Receive and load milk while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards. Hook up and unload tankers, run quality tests on milk and Clean-In-Place (CIP) tankers. Ensure the work area is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and responsible for performing regular sanitation within the raw milk receiving building.

responsibilities

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready.
• Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.
• Ensures milk is received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements.
• Responsible for the inspection, documentation and transfer of products being received from supplier to designated raw material silo.
• Receive and load milk, byproducts, and filtration ingredients from tankers while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards.
• Testing and documenting milk loads.
• Clean process equipment such as silos, lines and tankers, this includes, but isn’t limited to, hand cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis.
• Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration.
• Take accurate samples of products for QA testing.
• Monitor testing equipment. Replace supplies as needed.
• Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.
• Report immediately to maintenance and/or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the fairlife equipment, outside hauler equipment, and/or outside drivers.
• Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers.
• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
• Effectively follow proper standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately.
• Communicate with processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes.

skills/qualifications required

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

working conditions and physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/St