Title: Milk ReceivingClassification/Job Grade: HourlyLocation: Battle Creek, MIDepartment: ReceivingSupervised by: ManagerJob Summary:Our milk receiving position is fun and fast paced. This job requires someone who enjoys working closely with others and can communicate effectively. We are looking for individuals who want a long term position, are detail oriented and multitaskers. This is a very physical position - you won't need a gym! We have one opening, the position is 12pm - finish (estimated 10 hours per day), Sunday - Wednesday. During training, new hire will work Mon - Friday 6am-2pm, then will be converted to some weekend at completion of training. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures milk is received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements
- Ability to pull milk samples for testing
- Maintains sample integrity by properly storing them
- Ensures the Silo is properly drained prior to receiving into it
- Responsible for washing tankers and silos
- Washing is done by the automated CIP system. Must check chemical concentrations to ensure proper washing. Mark the CIP chart accordingly
- Maintains proper documentation (i.e. silo used to receive milk)
- Accurately completes state required documentation
- Responsible for loading and unloading trucks
- Ability to constantly go up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
- Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
- Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
- Other duties as assigned or required
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
- The noise level in the work environment may be loud
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.