Milk receiver job description
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Example milk receiver requirements on a job description
Milk receiver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in milk receiver job postings.
Sample milk receiver requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Familiarity with health and safety standards
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects
- Experience with record keeping, documentation, and data entry
Sample required milk receiver soft skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong customer service attitude
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Aptitude for learning new tasks quickly
Milk receiver job description example 1
Byrne Dairy milk receiver job description
General Description:
The Raw Lab Milk Receiver is responsible for completing assigned quality-related duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Raw Lab Milk Receiver does this by receiving trailers of bulk products and tests raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients to determine compliance to FDA, NYS regulations, and Byrne Dairy standards. The Raw Lab Milk Receiver completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy-related products.
Job Responsibilities:
* Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
* Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
* Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
* Provides assistance and support to all areas related to quality as assigned by supervisor/lead.
* Under supervision, receive, test, and determine compliance of all incoming raw dairy and cream trucks all incoming bulk sugars and oils; receive CIP chemical trucks.
* Wash outsides of Byrne Dairy cream trucks and maintain valves and gaskets on trucks.
* Manage farm samples as required by the site.
* Monitor silos for testing and proper rotation by coordinating with shift managers/supervisors for silo selection.
* Maintain cleanliness of alcove rooms, CIP room, tanker bays, and raw lab per cleaning checklists.
* Verify, inspect and maintain the cleanliness of tankers, silos, tanks, and lines; clean and maintain floor drains in tanker bays and alcove rooms.
* Disassemble and assemble sanitary lines and CIP equipment; CIP monitoring of all systems and effective communication with processing to ensure adequate CIP.
* Maintain raw material records in accordance with Byrne procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and ensure quality standards set by the company for all products being received and tested.
* Identify and label any foreign materials found during unloading or when inspecting in-line screens and report to QA Management.
* Maintain the Receiving Log for the shift worked.
* Assist and maintain professionalism with tanker drivers at all times.
* Maintain communication between additional departments; including, but not limited to maintenance, processing, scheduling, and production - promote and provide excellent customer service with all customers.
* Demonstrate the ability to operate the internal HMI system.
* Cover breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
* Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
* Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
* Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
* Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices and requirements.
Essential Knowledge, Skills:
* Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Understand and respond appropriately to basic and complex, employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
* Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
* Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
* Ability to operate quality and facility equipment as required in assigned area.
* Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements, including, but not limited to: completion of initial licensing of all required licenses per Regulatory guidelines (including receiver and test methods) and passing annual proficiency testing of all acquired licenses.
* Ability to interpret company documents and standard operating procedures.
Education/Experience:
* Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required
* 6 months - 2 years of manufacturing/machine operation experience in dairy/food industry preferred
* SQF or similar quality systems experience preferred
Performance Standards:
* Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
* Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
* Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in appropriate attire (uniform) at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
* Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
* Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
* Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Schedule:
* Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on the assigned shift.
* Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.
* Hourly: Generally scheduled for 36-48 hours/week on a rotating schedule (12-hour shifts); more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
Environmental Concerns:
* Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
* May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
* May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.
Physical Job Requirements:
* Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
* Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
* Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
* Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
* Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.
Work Location:
* East Syracuse, NY
The Raw Lab Milk Receiver is responsible for completing assigned quality-related duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Raw Lab Milk Receiver does this by receiving trailers of bulk products and tests raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients to determine compliance to FDA, NYS regulations, and Byrne Dairy standards. The Raw Lab Milk Receiver completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy-related products.
Job Responsibilities:
* Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
* Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
* Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
* Provides assistance and support to all areas related to quality as assigned by supervisor/lead.
* Under supervision, receive, test, and determine compliance of all incoming raw dairy and cream trucks all incoming bulk sugars and oils; receive CIP chemical trucks.
* Wash outsides of Byrne Dairy cream trucks and maintain valves and gaskets on trucks.
* Manage farm samples as required by the site.
* Monitor silos for testing and proper rotation by coordinating with shift managers/supervisors for silo selection.
* Maintain cleanliness of alcove rooms, CIP room, tanker bays, and raw lab per cleaning checklists.
* Verify, inspect and maintain the cleanliness of tankers, silos, tanks, and lines; clean and maintain floor drains in tanker bays and alcove rooms.
* Disassemble and assemble sanitary lines and CIP equipment; CIP monitoring of all systems and effective communication with processing to ensure adequate CIP.
* Maintain raw material records in accordance with Byrne procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and ensure quality standards set by the company for all products being received and tested.
* Identify and label any foreign materials found during unloading or when inspecting in-line screens and report to QA Management.
* Maintain the Receiving Log for the shift worked.
* Assist and maintain professionalism with tanker drivers at all times.
* Maintain communication between additional departments; including, but not limited to maintenance, processing, scheduling, and production - promote and provide excellent customer service with all customers.
* Demonstrate the ability to operate the internal HMI system.
* Cover breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
* Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
* Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
* Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
* Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices and requirements.
Essential Knowledge, Skills:
* Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Understand and respond appropriately to basic and complex, employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
* Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
* Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
* Ability to operate quality and facility equipment as required in assigned area.
* Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements, including, but not limited to: completion of initial licensing of all required licenses per Regulatory guidelines (including receiver and test methods) and passing annual proficiency testing of all acquired licenses.
* Ability to interpret company documents and standard operating procedures.
Education/Experience:
* Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required
* 6 months - 2 years of manufacturing/machine operation experience in dairy/food industry preferred
* SQF or similar quality systems experience preferred
Performance Standards:
* Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
* Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
* Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in appropriate attire (uniform) at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
* Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
* Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
* Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Schedule:
* Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on the assigned shift.
* Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.
* Hourly: Generally scheduled for 36-48 hours/week on a rotating schedule (12-hour shifts); more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
Environmental Concerns:
* Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
* May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
* May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.
Physical Job Requirements:
* Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
* Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
* Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
* Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
* Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.
Work Location:
* East Syracuse, NY
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Milk receiver job description example 2
Dairy Farmers of America milk receiver job description
**Position** : Raw Milk Receiver
**Location** : Franklin, Massachusetts
**Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a** **Receiver** **positions!**
**We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!**
**$1,500.00 sign-on bonus**
**Additional shift details to be provided during interview process**
The Receiver is responsible for pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tank trucks into storage tanks, document and record volume into inventory.
+ High Responsibility with quality and efficiency being the major concern.
+ Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank, and compute and record volume of milk received.
+ Weigh loaded truck on platform scale and records weight on log sheet.
+ Dip and pour sample of milk from vent hole of truck into bottle for laboratory analysis.
+ Take temperature of milk, and record data and temperature reading.
+ May perform antibiotic and other laboratory tests as required.
+ Transfer milk to tank, read milk*flow meter, and record volume pumped on record sheet.
+ Wash and sanitize interior and exterior of tank.
+ Weigh empty truck and record weight.
+ Compute difference between loaded and unloaded weights of truck to verify accuracy of meter.
+ Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
+ Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
+ Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
+ Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
+ Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
+ Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
+ Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
+ Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to chemicals.
+ [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]
+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
+ Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
+ Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Location** : Franklin, Massachusetts
**Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a** **Receiver** **positions!**
**We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!**
**$1,500.00 sign-on bonus**
**Additional shift details to be provided during interview process**
The Receiver is responsible for pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tank trucks into storage tanks, document and record volume into inventory.
+ High Responsibility with quality and efficiency being the major concern.
+ Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank, and compute and record volume of milk received.
+ Weigh loaded truck on platform scale and records weight on log sheet.
+ Dip and pour sample of milk from vent hole of truck into bottle for laboratory analysis.
+ Take temperature of milk, and record data and temperature reading.
+ May perform antibiotic and other laboratory tests as required.
+ Transfer milk to tank, read milk*flow meter, and record volume pumped on record sheet.
+ Wash and sanitize interior and exterior of tank.
+ Weigh empty truck and record weight.
+ Compute difference between loaded and unloaded weights of truck to verify accuracy of meter.
+ Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
+ Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
+ Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
+ Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
+ Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
+ Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
+ Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
+ Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to chemicals.
+ [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]
+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
+ Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
+ Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Milk receiver job description example 3
California Dairies milk receiver job description
California Dairies, Inc. is the largest member-owned milk marketing and dairy processing cooperative in California producing 40 percent of California's milk. Co-owned by nearly 400 dairy producers who ship 16 billion pounds of Real California Milk annually, California Dairies, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality butter, fluid milk products and milk powders.
As the leading source of dairy nutrition for a healthy world, we provide safe and reliable high quality dairy products to a growing and more affluent world. This is achieved within a culture that is built upon performance and mutual success.
We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals who will work as a team to achieve the company's goal of becoming a global market leader. With six plant locations across the state, California Dairies, Inc. provides exciting career opportunities throughout California.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
* family medical/dental/vision
* retirement plans
* paid holidays
* paid vacation
* tuition reimbursement
* loss prevention and safety bonus programs
Essential Functions List of significant/essential duties, tasks and/or responsibilities required of this position.
Operate tanker-receiving bays, receiving all incoming products and load out bay.
Wash tanks and tankers.
Take proper samples of incoming product for bacteria, fat SNF and inhibitory substances.
Monitor CIP of tanks and tankers and check solution strength of CIP.
Utilize product recovery equipment.
Monitor test and temperature monitoring equipment. Replace supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities.
Follow all safety and working rules.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.'s best interests.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Must have or obtain a weighter's and sampler's license.
Education and/or Experience
A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Proficient written and spoken English.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning required.
Language Skills
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a weighter's and sampler's license or be able to obtain one.
ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
* Sitting/Standing/Walking: The operator stands throughout their shift. The operator walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces.
* Lifting/Carrying: The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis and 80 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 80 pounds.
* Pushing/Pulling: The operator frequently pushes/pulls hoses to align and hook up. Pipe connections, water hose movement, and cleaning all involve pushing and pulling.
* Bending/Stooping: The operator bends to pick up fittings and tool as well as to make lower level connections of pipes is required. Removing of parts from sanitizer buckets require both of these motions on a frequent basis.
* Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Squatting and kneeling are frequent motions when making connections at the silos. Kneeling is frequent when opening and closing tanker domes for the taking of samples and the placing of dome filters.
* Twisting/Turning: The operator seldom is making twisting or turning motions. Exceptions may be when making hose hook ups at the tankers requiring a limited amount of twisting at the waist.
* Climbing/Balancing: These are frequently used when ascending stairs to the tankers and while on the tankers pulling samples. The operator climbs a stairway to the top of the tanker and must maintain balance while on top of the tanker. The operator climbs two steps to a landing in front of each of the silos when making hook ups at the silo.
* Reaching: The operator has to reach up to shoulder height for the rinse hose when rising off the tanker dome prior to taking off samples. Reaching is a frequent motion when handling the product hoses to attach and remove them from the trucks. Reaching for parts in the parts trays in the silo room is a required motion.
* Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of the hands and fingers are repeated through the entire shift. Small vials are used for samples and the related equipment handling. Parts and fitting are constantly being handled and changed around to complete product flows.
Equipment
Must be able to drive trucks in and out of bays and park them, run DeLou and charm test, conduct PH and acidity testing, along with B/F and solids on the C.E.M.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
As the leading source of dairy nutrition for a healthy world, we provide safe and reliable high quality dairy products to a growing and more affluent world. This is achieved within a culture that is built upon performance and mutual success.
We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals who will work as a team to achieve the company's goal of becoming a global market leader. With six plant locations across the state, California Dairies, Inc. provides exciting career opportunities throughout California.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
* family medical/dental/vision
* retirement plans
* paid holidays
* paid vacation
* tuition reimbursement
* loss prevention and safety bonus programs
Essential Functions List of significant/essential duties, tasks and/or responsibilities required of this position.
Operate tanker-receiving bays, receiving all incoming products and load out bay.
Wash tanks and tankers.
Take proper samples of incoming product for bacteria, fat SNF and inhibitory substances.
Monitor CIP of tanks and tankers and check solution strength of CIP.
Utilize product recovery equipment.
Monitor test and temperature monitoring equipment. Replace supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities.
Follow all safety and working rules.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.'s best interests.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Must have or obtain a weighter's and sampler's license.
Education and/or Experience
A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Proficient written and spoken English.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning required.
Language Skills
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a weighter's and sampler's license or be able to obtain one.
ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
* Sitting/Standing/Walking: The operator stands throughout their shift. The operator walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces.
* Lifting/Carrying: The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis and 80 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 80 pounds.
* Pushing/Pulling: The operator frequently pushes/pulls hoses to align and hook up. Pipe connections, water hose movement, and cleaning all involve pushing and pulling.
* Bending/Stooping: The operator bends to pick up fittings and tool as well as to make lower level connections of pipes is required. Removing of parts from sanitizer buckets require both of these motions on a frequent basis.
* Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Squatting and kneeling are frequent motions when making connections at the silos. Kneeling is frequent when opening and closing tanker domes for the taking of samples and the placing of dome filters.
* Twisting/Turning: The operator seldom is making twisting or turning motions. Exceptions may be when making hose hook ups at the tankers requiring a limited amount of twisting at the waist.
* Climbing/Balancing: These are frequently used when ascending stairs to the tankers and while on the tankers pulling samples. The operator climbs a stairway to the top of the tanker and must maintain balance while on top of the tanker. The operator climbs two steps to a landing in front of each of the silos when making hook ups at the silo.
* Reaching: The operator has to reach up to shoulder height for the rinse hose when rising off the tanker dome prior to taking off samples. Reaching is a frequent motion when handling the product hoses to attach and remove them from the trucks. Reaching for parts in the parts trays in the silo room is a required motion.
* Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of the hands and fingers are repeated through the entire shift. Small vials are used for samples and the related equipment handling. Parts and fitting are constantly being handled and changed around to complete product flows.
Equipment
Must be able to drive trucks in and out of bays and park them, run DeLou and charm test, conduct PH and acidity testing, along with B/F and solids on the C.E.M.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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