Location: Middlebury Center,PA, USA
**Job Description**
**12am-8am**
**4p-12a**
**PAY RATE**
**Hire date** **- 22.85 additional .50 for night shift differential**
**.50 every 6 months until you reach top rate of 24.85**
**Shift 4pm-12am**
**Shift 12a-8am**
**General Purpose:**
Primary duties of this position include but not limited to fluid product receiving, product load out, pasteurization, separation, heat treatment, and reconstitution. Other operational duties include clean-in-place ( CIP), clean-out-of-place (COP) gaskets, master Sanitation, and other tasks in this area as assigned by supervisor.
**Job Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Perform the duties required to maintain assigned area sanitary and clean
+ Receive fluid products and check storage vessels
+ Operate the milk separator in a manner that produces quality product in compliance with USDA regulations
+ Operate the Breddo high shear mixer to produce reconstituted product
+ Observe product flow into and out of storage vessels and respond to any problems such as leaks or burst lines
+ Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance of the equipment in the area
+ Complete and maintain H.A.C.C.P record keeping, such as filling in charts and sanitation sheets
+ Take samples of product in a sanitary fashion for lab testing
+ Set up pipelines, valves, and hoses
+ Follow all DFA GMP'S and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
+ Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion and sound judgment
+ Ensure safety and GMP policies and procedures are followed
+ Obtain and maintain all certification and licenses that are required
+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
+ Complete all classroom training and/or Dairy U Training
**_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_**
+ Must be able to use and understand calculations used for weights
+ Must be able to hook up hoses, change jumpers
+ Must comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, and master sanitation schedule; must be able to communicate with trucks and fellow employees
+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
+ Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement recommended solutions
+ Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done
+ Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork and promptly share relevant information with others
+ Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
+ Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
+ Able to maintain a positive can do outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations
+ Able to perform all functions and duties, as outlined, in a timely and efficient manner
+ Able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors to achieve plant results
+ Able to set an example for plant personnel with performance behaviors and willingness to learn and share information
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English
**Requirements**
+ **High school diploma or equivalent preferred**
+ Production or general work experienced preferred
+ Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
+ Able to effectively work in a team environment
+ Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $20.40 / hour