Position : Process Operator Receiving Department

Location : Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania

Requisition ID: : 26289

12am-8am

PAY RATE INSURANCE Medical,Dental,Vision $50.00 PER WEEK

Hire date - 20.40

6 MONTH- 20.90

1 YEAR- 21.40

Shift will be 4pm-12am

General Purpose:

Primary duties of this position include but not limited to fluid product receiving, product load out, pasteurization, separation, heat treatment, and reconstitution. Other operational duties include clean-in-place ( CIP), clean–out-of-place (COP) gaskets, master Sanitation, and other tasks in this area as assigned by supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties required to maintain assigned area sanitary and clean

• Receive fluid products and check storage vessels

• Operate the milk separator in a manner that produces quality product in compliance with USDA regulations

• Operate the “Breddo” high shear mixer to produce reconstituted product

• Observe product flow into and out of storage vessels and respond to any problems such as leaks or burst lines

• Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance of the equipment in the area

• Complete and maintain H.A.C.C.P record keeping, such as filling in charts and sanitation sheets

• Take samples of product in a sanitary fashion for lab testing

• Set up pipelines, valves, and hoses

• Follow all DFA GMP’S and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion and sound judgment

• Ensure safety and GMP policies and procedures are followed

• Obtain and maintain all certification and licenses that are required

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Complete all classroom training and/or Dairy U Training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to use and understand calculations used for weights

• Must be able to hook up hoses, change jumpers

• Must comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, and master sanitation schedule; must be able to communicate with trucks and fellow employees

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement recommended solutions

• Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done

• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork and promptly share relevant information with others

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

• Able to maintain a positive “can do” outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations

• Able to perform all functions and duties, as outlined, in a timely and efficient manner

• Able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors to achieve plant results

• Able to set an example for plant personnel with performance behaviors and willingness to learn and share information

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Travel:

(Click on the appropriate box)

☒No travel required

☐5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

☐15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

☐25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

☐50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

☐75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

DFA Physical Demands and Work Environment

Place an “X” in the appropriate response

Never

0% of shift

Occasional

1-33% of shift

Frequent

34-66% of shift

Constant

67-100% of shift

Physical Demands

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Grasp, handle, twist or type

X

Reach (forward or overhead)

X

Climb (stairs or ladder)

X

Squatting, kneeling or bending

X

Push/pull

X

Crawling

X

Driving a vehicle

X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 55 pounds

X

Up to 75 pounds

75-100 pounds

Work Environment

Toxic or noxious chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°

X

Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°

X

Loud noises > 80 decibels

X

Dust

X

Fumes

X

Ability to work around dairy/food products

X

Work in tight or narrow spaces

X

Working in, around & over lines/obstacles

X

Ability to work with limited supervision

X

Typical office environment

X

Typical manufacturing environment

X

Typical farm/livestock environment

X

Typical lab environment

X

Sensory Demands

(Check all that apply)

☒ Verbal Communication ☐ Touch ☒ Smell

☒ Hear ☒ Reading

☐ Taste ☒ Writing

Vision

(Check all that apply)

☒ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

☒ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

☒ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)

☒ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are

fixed on a given point)

☒ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

An Equal Opportunity Employer