fluid milk intake specialist - Chaseburg, WI, United States - Organic Valley Family of Farms

Description

Fluid Milk Intake Specialist (Wed/Thur & e/o Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am)

Location - Chaseburg Creamery, Chaseburg, WI

Employee Type - Hourly

Bonus Eligibility - No

Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently.

At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals, and the earth.

We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do.

We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Intake Specialist is responsible for receiving and loading raw milk and cream. This role conducts laboratory testing of milk, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment. This is a safety sensitive role. The Creamery is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and record raw milk laboratory tests to determine if load meets CROPP specifications prior to unloading and loading.
• Seal or unseal trucks and verify the wash tags as appropriate.
• Receive and/or load raw milk.
• Operate automated CIP system to clean raw milk silos, milk receiving supply lines and tankers.
• Scan and file receiving paperwork.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Work with HTST personnel to ensure proper RAW silo rotations.
• Operate cream steamer for the unloading cream process.
• Completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sanitation items.
• Record appropriate data regarding loads, quality testing, and sanitation. This includes DOORS entries, sanitation logs, chart recorders, etc.
• Maintain chart recorders, including changing charts and pens.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Follow all record keeping requirements accurately.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work 12 hour shift, including overtime, weekend and holiday work.
• Ability to obtain certification on the Charm Phosphates Test Method.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and ability to push/pull objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb truck manways and work at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples.
• Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals while using appropriate PPE.
• Effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Basic math skills including arithmetic and the ability to perform and interpret basic calculations.
• Basic understanding of machine operations.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Base hourly wage range:
$ $26.13 per hour

The typical hourly wage for a new hire with no experience is $20.00 exclusive of fringe benefits. This position also receives a $1.00 per hour shift premium when working on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience.

Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family's total wellbeing.

Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday for us at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Flexible Spending Account - For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Mental Health Support - Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7 (select locations)
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement
• Monthly $65 massage/chiropractic reimbursement
• On-site all-organic cafeterias (select locations)