Milk Receiver

The Milk Receiver role performs a variety of duties to include sampling incoming milk trucks for temperature and Lab Testing.  This position does require outside sampling, including some unfavorable weather conditions, and includes climbing and utilization of fall protection harnesses.  Milk Receivers will connect appropriate hoses, and transer product to silos. In addition to receiving milk for plant use, receivers are also responsible for loading shipments of cream onto trucks for shipping.

Schedule:

• Leprino Foods is a 24/7 operating facility, and the employee must be willing and able to work days or nights. The current vacancy is on night shift. Our schedules run 12 hours on a 2-2-3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off.
• After training is complete, new hires will be assigned a regular schedule on the next available shift.

Pay Rate:

• $28.15 per hour
• $0.75 Evening Pay Differential for every evening hour worked between 6:00pm-6:00am
• $1.00 Weekend Pay Differential for every hour worked Saturday & Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Prepare start up and shut down process. 

• Review wash tag and verify within past 72 hours. 

• Hand clean, fog lid, take samples and forward to Milk Lab in hand held cooler. 

• Enter data in the following computer system programs:  Dairy Liquids Receiving, Outstanding Trucks, Producer Weight Verification Spreadsheet, Milk Receiving Sample Log and Silo Track Inventory. 

• Connect hose to truck and milk receiving line. 

• Prepare drip sample bottle for collection and bring to Milk Lab when ready. 

• Adjust the setting for the size of the tank. 

• Check valve on the truck for leaks prior to starting pump. 

• Move hose from milk receiving line to CIP line after emptying tank. 

• Verify CIP process reaches correct temperature. 

• Test chemical strengths during CIP process. 

• Update graph chart after tank CIP process. 

• Copy wash tag. 

• Sanitize tank lid, parts and lid opening. 

• Prepare silo for CIP process. 

• Foam milk silo hallway, silo alcoves, pipes, and walls. 

• Maintain Milk Receiving Chemical Room. 

• Monitor extraneous program by checking the state of each gasket monthly/quarterly as required. 

• Follow required Lockout / Tagout, confined space, and fall protection procedures. 

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.
• Must be willing and able to work in hot, humid environments.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be willing and able to learn other operator positions in the facility.
• Prior food industry experience is preferred.

Language & Technical Skills:

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.

Physical Demands & Environment:

• This position will be exposed inside ambient temperatures and may include  a wet / slippery environment with loud noise in varying degrees of temperature.  

• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods. 

• Must be able to lift and carry moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift.  

• Climbing up stairs/ladders, bending and reaching required. 

• Able to access confined space and work on a platform off the ground.