Position : Raw Bay Receiver/Blend Float 6pm - 6am

Location : St. Paul, Minnesota

Requisition ID: : 24760

Job Summary :

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

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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