Receiving Operator

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC (CDF); Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

401k with a company match.

Job summary

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC in Coopersville, Michigan, seeks a night-shift dairy handler to receive milk and products, keep a clean and sanitary area, and perform load-out duties. Requires a high school diploma or GED; must be able to troubleshoot, follow GMP and safety rules, and obtain a Sampler's Certificate and PMO Industry Analyst designation.

Schedule is 6:00 pm to 6:30 am on a 2-2-3 rotation; weekends/holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must troubleshoot and follow GMP and safety rules.
• Able to operate equipment and perform basic math.
• Must obtain Sampler's Certificate and PMO Industry Analyst designation.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming milk and products.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Perform raw product load out and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure USDA inspection readiness in milk receiving and silo areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Sanitation

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer's first state‑of‑the‑art powder milk and butter facility that produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non-fat milk per day in Coopersville, Michigan. Since 2009, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers across the country and around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies. Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward‑thinking company that encourages out‑of‑the‑box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.

PAY $25.00/hour $1.25/hour night shift premium

SCHEDULE Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am (2-2-3 schedule) *Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into schedule.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

• Receive incoming milk, and other products as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Perform raw product load out as needed and any other duties assigned by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
• CIP of Tankers, Silos, and line circuits.
• Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, SNF, and inhibitory substances.
• Perform appropriate testing for drug residues (according to the PMO, current edition), temperature checks, titratable acidity, and other testing required by company or regulatory.
• Take proper samples to monitor CIP system for chemical strengths.
• Monitor testing equipment.
• Replace supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• The milk receiving and silo room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities.
• Ensure that the load out of all raw products is within specification prior to load out.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform load out in an efficient and sanitary manner.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Simple math and reasoning required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain a Sampler's Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• 401k with a company match.

POSITION LOCATION

Coopersville, Michigan

REPORTS TO

Receiving Supervisor

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Recruitment Agencies

For Recruitment Agencies - Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC manages the majority of our hiring internally and most of our roles are filled through applications submitted through our company’s career site. Occasionally we may work with external agencies who are on our pre-approved vendor list; however, we are not expanding our agency vendor list at this time.

As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question — cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn't settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members.

"We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, its in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."