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Prairie Farms Dairy Bulk Products Receiver in Orrville, Ohio
Full Time
Orrville, OH, US
Salary Range: $22.73 To $25.26 Annually
Prairie Farms is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative, founded in 1938 by Illinois dairy farmers. It represents over 600 independent family farms and produces a wide range of dairy and food products, including milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. The company is committed to quality, sustainability, and community support, with a goal of returning value to its farmer-owners and operating with integrity.
We are currently searching for an CIP Sanitation Operator in Orrville, OH.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with matching
Vacation & Personal Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Premium Discount & Wellness Bank Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
$1200 Retention Bonus (payable in increments over a year)
Description:
Will be the quality point person for all incoming and out-going bulk product shipments
Will sample and perform required tests on all loads of raw milk, as well as other bulk products as required. Required tests include, but are not limited to; DMC, antibiotic, TA, cryroscope, brix, temperature, odor, flavor, etc.
Will receive cream, sugars, and other bulk ingredient/chemicals products per procedures
Will be required to perform lab work over as needed
Will report immediately any discrepancies or noncompliance issues as relates to regulatory requirements, or Prairie Farms standards
Will maintain the cleanliness and organization of receiving testing area and equipment
Will monitor truck seals, wash tags and other regulatory requirements
Will oversee haulers in washing their tankers as needed
Will CIP raw lines, raw tanks and clean all miscellaneous equipment
Will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the receiving room, raw alcove and other receiving areas (i.e. sugar, etc.)
Will load out cream, milk and other products as needed. This process will include, but is not
limited to completing required shipping paperwork, records, sampling the product for required tests, monitoring load out criteria (temperature, seals, viscosity, etc.), and properly distributing product on tankers, etc.
Will monitor and report on shrink for incoming and outgoing shipments
Will take daily inventories of bulk products
Will follow all Company safety rules and exercise due care in discharging duties
Will be required to wear safety harness
Will be required to complete work orders and perform preventative maintenance.
Must be willing to cross-train and perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be responsible for quality work.
Must have aptitude and ability to do mechanical fundamental and trouble shooting
Experience within the dairy, food and beverage industry preferred.
Must be able to able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day.
Must be able to lift up to 61 points on a regular basis.
Must be able to work in a wet environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Days/Hours:
4 Day work week, primarily 2nd shift
All holidays must be staffed by receiving personnel
Receiving staff will be responsible to cover own vacations and days off
Hours per schedule. Hours require flexibility and are subject to change based upon incoming shipments
Overtime required
EEO Statement:
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.