Mill Receiving Operator - NIGHTS

Diamond Pet Foods; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is hiring for a Mill Receiving position in California. Responsibilities include receiving ingredients, documenting weights, maintaining inventories, and operating forklifts and railcar equipment. The role requires adherence to safety SOPs and HACCP, with overtime mandatory.

Work schedule is graveyard, 12-hour shifts, weekends, with indoor/outdoor conditions and PPE requirements. Pre-employment screening is required including drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CA driver's license.
• Pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and physical.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work under pressure.
• Experience operating machinery and sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Follow testing protocols for incoming ingredients (sieve, Perten, moisture).
• Proficiency with plant infrastructure for ingredient storage.
• Operate yard-dog and railcar mover; spot trailers/railcars after training.
• Follow sampling protocols for incoming ingredients.
• Scale trucks in and out per policy.
• Fill propane cylinders as needed.
• Maintain accurate ingredient inventories and communicate shortages.
• Perform batching operations when required.
• Adhere to SOPs, GMPs, and HACCP; wear PPE; overtime is required.
• Keep work area clean and maintain sanitation schedule.
• Report safety hazards to supervisor and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

JOB SCOPE

The Mill Receiving personnel is responsible for receiving the ingredients Diamond Pet Foods requires for production. They document the pounds of ingredients received, maintain running inventories, and verify that the incoming ingredients are within specification. Mill Receiving personnel are also required to operate heavy machinery including forklifts and trailer spotting equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors and outdoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles. Work performed requires employees to operate in all different temperatures/weather. Employees are required to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses at all times.

Schedule: Graveyard, Biweekly Rotating Schedule, 12hr Shifts, Weekends

DUTIES AND 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP's, 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.

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

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.