The Raw Bay Receiver/Blend Float maintains efficient operation of raw receiving, HTST #3 and blending equipment. The Receiver/Float cleans all blending, raw receiving and HTST #3 processing equipment. This position must master all items covered in job descriptions for raw bay receivers and blending.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively and efficiently receive milk and other raw materials.
Effectively and efficiently handle HTST #3 processor and semi-bulk, aseptic and ESL blending equipment.
Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink.
Responsible for Clean-In-Place (CIP) and manual washing of silos and equipment.
Conduct routine quality checks and tests of incoming fluids.
Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests.
Accurately read labels, boxes and barcodes and complete all associated record keeping.
Ensure accurate and timely monitoring of critical control points.
Responsible for basic trouble shooting of equipment and processes.
Responsible for accurately filling out paper work and charts.
Handle all equipment and chemicals safely.
Proactively communicate with team members and management.
Responsible for safe, effective and efficient set up, operation, and cleaning of multiple blending, storage and processing locations.
Effectively and efficiently operate one or more blend areas including: ESL blending, aseptic blending, semi-bulk blending, tri-blender, staging and HTST #3 processing.
Maintain separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.
Accurately complete all required paperwork and X3 transactions in a timely manner.
OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
$23.94 per hour +$1 shift differential from 6pm – 6am
24-month wage progression
BENEFITS:
401(k) with company contribution
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum two (2) years of food and/or dairy production experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Certification required; in-house certification provided.
Skills Required:
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement; most solutions are correct and accurate when judged over time
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Result driven, bottom-line orientated, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
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