Mill Receiving Operator - 12-Hour Night Shifts (Forklift)

Diamond Pet Foods; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking Mill Receiving personnel to manage ingredient receipts, document weights, and maintain inventories. The role requires operating heavy machinery including forklifts and railcar movers, with a graveyard, biweekly rotating schedule and 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities include testing incoming ingredients, maintaining plant infrastructure knowledge, and accurate batching while following SOPs, GMPs, and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CA driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening (drug screen, background check, and physical).
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work well under pressure.
• Experience operating machinery and a sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper testing protocols for incoming ingredients, including sieve, Perten, and moisture testing.
• Become proficient in the plant infrastructure for ingredient storage.
• Operating yard-dog and railcar mover, as well as spotting trailers and railcars (once trained).
• Follow proper protocols regarding probing and sampling of incoming ingredients.
• Scale trucks in and out according to policy.
• Responsible for filling up propane cylinders as necessary.
• Follow protocols for maintaining accurate ingredient inventories and communicating shortages.
• Perform batching operations when required.
• Understand and comply with all SOPs, GMPs, and HACCP.
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Keep work area clean and maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Report all safety violations and hazards to the supervisor immediately and participate in all safety programs and procedures. Must always wear required PPE.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the supervisor to be accepted with a positive and professional attitude.

Skills

CA Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Machinery operation

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking Mill Receiving personnel to manage ingredient receipts, document weights, and maintain inventories. The role requires operating heavy machinery including forklifts and railcar movers, with a graveyard, biweekly rotating schedule and 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities include testing incoming ingredients, maintaining plant infrastructure knowledge, and accurate batching while following SOPs, GMPs, and HACCP.