Receiving Operator

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC (CDF); Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

401k with company match

Job summary

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC in Coopersville, Michigan, is hiring for a Receiving Supervisor role on a night shift. You will receive milk and other products, perform CIP, sample and test inputs, and maintain a clean, USDA-ready environment.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate. Night shift schedule is 6:00 pm–6:30 am with possible weekend/holiday work, and competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic issues and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming products meeting standards and maintain clean areas.
• Perform CIP of tankers, silos and line circuits; take samples for testing.
• Monitor testing equipment and ensure USDA inspection readiness.
• Assist with load out and provide safe, sanitary operations.
• Report damage or unsafe conditions to supervisor and follow GMP rules.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Sampler’s Certificate

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 premiumSCHEDULENight 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 FUNCTIONSReceive 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 RESPONSIBILITIESReceive 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 REQUIREDAn 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 EXPERIENCEA High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust be able to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).BENEFITSCompetitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and 401k with a company match.POSITION LOCATIONCoopersville, MichiganREPORTS TOReceiving SupervisorEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPTNon-ExemptEEO/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.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.