Loadout Operator- Nights

job purpose:

Receive and load milk products while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards. Wash associated tanks and lines. Receive and replenish cleaning chemicals (bulk/totes/barrels). Ensure work area is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and responsible for performing regular sanitation within the Raw milk receiving building.

responsibilities:

• Ensure milk products are received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements.
• Ensure lactose and cream loadouts are within specification and meet all food safety and quality requirements
• Take proper samples of products being received or loaded out for QA testing.
• Take proper samples to monitor CIP system for chemical strengths.
• Complete all documentation for incoming and outgoing milk products this includes but not limited to all checklist and BOL creation in DSI
• Receive cleaning chemicals from box truck using walk behind pallet jack to move totes/barrels
• Assist with bulk chemical deliveries
• CIP of tankers, silos and line circuits
• Wears proper PPE at all times when handling chemicals and working in CIP room
• Operate CIP equipment in a safe and sanitary manner following all GMP's. Cleaning the processing equipment which includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean out of place (COP) operations on a daily basis
• Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers as needed and/or per preventative maintenance schedule.

• Aid in the training of new personnel.

• Report immediately to the coordinator or supervisor regarding any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Facility must remain audit ready at all times.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills/qualifications required:

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete, tile surfaces, and catwalk over tanker. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include: The operator bends and stoops throughout the workday, when sampling and hooking up tankers, servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The operator may squat when collecting milk samples, picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Regularly twisting and turning at the waist while making CIP connections, hooking up trucks for receiving and lowering wash wand.

Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The operator climbs on approved stairs, ladders, and catwalks over tanker several times throughout the day. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe-fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related equipment. The operator may reach at or above shoulder level when making pipe connections for production/receiving and CIP, equipment adjustments, or during cleanup duties.

Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required of the operator when making pipe connections for production/receiving and CIP, servicing pumps, using scrub brushes, and connecting pipe-fittings.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location:Coopersville, MI

reports to: Processing Supervisor

travel requirements:Minimal

exempt/nonexempt:Non-Exempt