OPERATOR III - INTAKE/RECEIVING

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Sanborn (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI) is seeking a Production Operator to join our dairy processing team in Sanborn, IA. You will handle bulk milk and whey sampling, operate CIP and equipment, and maintain records to ensure quality and safety standards.

The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to PMO guidelines, and safe operation of forklifts and loading equipment. Prior dairy or food manufacturing experience is preferred, with strong teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience handling materials in plant settings is desirable.
• Forklift operation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report safety, food safety and quality issues.
• Sample and receive bulk milk and whey.
• Test and adjust equipment to improve product quality.
• Follow PMO requirements and SOPs for cleaning and operation.
• Maintain records and documentation per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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. Responsible for sampling and receiving of bulk milk and whey.
4. Confirm quality tests on raw milk in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
5. Ensure all policies and procedures for the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) are followed.
6. Operator will start up, shut down, Clean in Place (CIP) and troubleshoot equipment when appropriate. Equipment may include tankers, receiving lines, and storage silos.
7. Ensure proper utilization, rotation loading and unloading of products.
8. Maintain all related records and documentation per policy and in accordance with state Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship.
9. Document and communicate production deficiencies to leads and management.
10. Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs.
11. Responsible for testing equipment using results to adjust equipment to improve quality of product.
12. Responsible for understanding and following operating and cleaning procedures for the assigned equipment including cleaning lab and testing equipment after every use.
13. Maintain good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment and supplies in your work areas throughout the plant.
14. Perform and document preventative maintenance and master sanitation tasks.
15. Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and effectively communicate to others.
16. Drive semis and tractor trailers in a safe manner.
17. When properly licensed and trained, operate forklift to move inventory.
18. Assist with training new employees.
19. Provide assistance to the maintenance personnel, when needed, for machine repairs or troubleshooting.
20. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
21. Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
22. Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
23. Other duties as assigned.

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

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Food manufacturing, material handling and forklift operation experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the dairy or cheese industry 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.

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