Milk Tanker Receiver
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
The Receiver is responsible for pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tank trucks into storage tanks, document, and record volume into inventory.
+ High Responsibility with quality and efficiency being the major concern.
+ Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank, and compute and record volume of milk received.
+ Weigh loaded truck on platform scale and records weight on log sheet.
+ Dip and pour sample of milk from vent hole of truck into bottle for laboratory analysis.
+ Take temperature of milk, and record data and temperature reading.
+ May perform antibiotic and other laboratory tests as required.
+ Transfer milk to tank, read milk*flow meter, and record volume pumped on record sheet.
+ Wash and sanitize interior and exterior of tank.
+ Weigh empty truck and record weight.
+ Compute difference between loaded and unloaded weights of truck to verify accuracy of meter.
+ Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
+ Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
+ Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
+ Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
+ Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Starting pay rate: $23.02 per hour/ Plus $1/HR Night Premium**
**Requirements**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ 6 months related experience required.
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
+ Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
+ Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
+ Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to chemicals.
+ [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]
+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
+ Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
+ Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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