Processing-Receiving General Utility

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation and PTO

Educational assistance reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream and beverages!

Job summary

Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA is seeking a Processing-Receiving Tech to support dry receiving, ice cream packaging receiving, and raw receiving. This 12-hour rotating shift runs from 5:55pm to 6:00am and emphasizes accuracy, inventory control, and timely parcel delivery.

You will inspect and stock incoming items, prepare inter-warehouse transfers, perform sanitation tasks, and ensure materials meet quality specs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with GMP and safety guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer/receiving software proficiency.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, receive, and stock incoming items across Dry Receiving, Ice Cream Packaging Receiving, and Raw Receiving.
• Prepare parcels and maintain inventory records for outside shipping.
• Perform weekly MSS and daily sanitation tasks and ensure proper inventory levels.
• Deliver parcels timely and ensure damaged materials are replaced.
• Operate receiving-related equipment and use appropriate programs.
• Communicate status of blending or receiving processes to leads.

Skills

Teamwork

GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Inventory management

PIT certification

Receiving software

Tools

Receiving computer programs

Job description

Turkey Hill Dairy
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

Description

Come check out Turkey Hill!

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

Hours for this position are rotating 12s, 5:55pm to 6:00am.

The Processing-Receiving Techmakes an impact by–

• Dry Receiving
  • Inspect, receive, and stock all incoming items including restocking any items not needed for production.
  • Supply departments with appropriate material levels for production.
  • Complete weekly MSS and daily required sanitation tasks.
  • Maintain inventory levels, count inventory, and notify proper group if not correct.
  • Prepare parcels and maintain inventory records for outside shipping.
  • Deliver parcels in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspect and replace damaged materials, products, and skids.
  • Proficient in all receiving computer programs.
• Ice Cream Packaging Receiving
  • Inspect, receive, and stock all incoming items including restocking any items not needed for production.
  • Prepare inter-warehouse transfers.
  • Complete weekly MSS and daily required sanitation tasks.
  • Supply departments with appropriate material levels for production.
  • Maintain inventory levels, count inventory, and notify proper group if not correct.
  • Deliver parcels in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspect and replace damaged materials, products, and skids.
  • Proficient in all receiving computer programs.
• Inspect, receive, and stock all incoming items including restocking any items not needed for production.
• Complete weekly MSS and daily required sanitation tasks.
• Supply departments with appropriate material levels for production.
• Maintain inventory levels, count inventory, and notify proper group if not correct.
• Deliver parcels in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect and replace damaged materials, products, and skids.
• Proficient in all receiving computer programs.
• Obtain and verify dry ingredient requirements from Recipe Management System.
• Procure dry ingredients from dry storage personnel, stage ingredients at blending station, and ensure ingredients are returned to the proper area.
• Connect the proper fluid ingredient tanks and withdraw correct batch amounts.
• Add dry ingredients per proper procedure to ensure the formulation meets quality specifications and parameters.
• Communicate the status of the blending process to department Lead HTST Operator and/or oncoming relief personnel at the end of shift.
• Perform periodic tear down, cleaning, inspection, and replace worn parts on all required equipment.
• Perform sanitation duties in batching/blending areas including but not limited to CIPs (Clean In Place) and manual cleaning of equipment.
• Test washing and sanitizing solutions to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Operate the vacuum lift assist.
• Raw Receiving
  • Ensure that ingredients received are stored in proper tanks and silos in accordance with storage regulations (e.g., time, temperature, agitation).
  • Inspect and test each incoming fluid shipment for compliance with corporate regulatory standards.
  • Perform, record, and maintain documentation for quality checks and inform quality team of non-compliance.
  • Perform complete cleaning, sanitizing, and all other procedures before releasing tanker from premises.
  • Ensure that tanker drivers operate in accordance with corporate and regulatory guidelines while they are in the plant and if necessary report any non-compliance to the supervisor and/or manager.
  • Communicate with jockeys to ensure tankers are safely staged for unloading.
  • Perform and record all sanitation duties in the receiving area including CIP (Clean In Place), COP (Clean Out of Place) and manual cleaning of all equipment associated with receiving.
  • Perform periodic tear down, cleaning, inspection, and replace worn parts on all required equipment.
  • Prepare food grade waste and loadouts for shipment.
  • Obtain Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Appendix N Certification to test for antibiotic in raw milk.
• General
  • Perform all duties within established safety guidelines. This includes but is not limited to adhering to Safety in Motion guidelines, LOTO procedures, wearing appropriate PPE, obtaining and maintaining Fall Protection certification, and using the correct tools for the task at hand.
  • Obtain and maintain all required certification for regulatory compliance, including PDA Appendix N Certification.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain certifications for all required Power Industrial Trucks (PITs) including all required attachments and know the hazards specific to the work area.
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.
  • Responsible for Quality and Food Safety

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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