Milk Intake Operator

Summary/Objective
This position is responsible for accurately receiving, handling, standardizing, and processing the milk per daily production requirements. Operate equipment (CIP, HTST, UF, separators, etc.) as necessary and ensure sanitation of equipment and work area as per QMS work instructions. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

And here’s the best part: we’re offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard!

Essential Functions 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Operate & wash High-Temperature Short Time (HTST), UF and Milk separator; 
• Clean-in-place (CIP) vats, lines, and silos before and after production 
• Standardize milk per established guidelines 
• Run whey separator and milk-o-scan 
• Receive, load, and wash trucks 
• Monitor CIP tanks and check for chemical strengths 
• Complete all daily required paperwork 
• Communicate any equipment-related problem to Team Lead and/or maintenance department 

Competencies 
Job Knowledge 
Quality of Work 
Job Safety 
Cost Control 
Teamwork & Leadership 
Inclusion& Communication 

Supervisory Responsibility 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions: 

Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously; 
Exposure to chemical frequently; 
Exposure to noise and vibration continuously; 
Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously. 

Physical Demands 
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.

While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are: 

Stand – continuously; 
Stoop/Bend – frequently; 
Squat – frequently; 
Crawl – never; 
Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently; 
Reach – chest level, above or below – frequently; 
Push - 1000 lbs. occasionally; 
Pull - 1000 lbs. occasionally; 
Lift/carry - 55 lbs. frequently.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed. 

Travel 
None is required for this position 

Required Education and Experience 

1. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English; 
2. High school diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

1. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment; 
2. Cheesemaker license. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 
None is required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 
Eligible to work in USA 

Food Safety and Product Quality 
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department. 

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

Other Duties 
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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.