Milk Receiver- Night Shift

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for people, the animals that supply us with milk, and the planet. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:  

Receive and load milk while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards.  Hook up and unload tankers, run quality tests on milk and CIP tankers.  Ensure work area is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and responsible for performing regular sanitation within the Raw milk receiving building. 

responsibilities:

• Ensures milk is received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements.
• Responsible for the inspection, documentation and transfer of product being received from supplier to proper designated raw material silo. 
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks.
• Testing and documenting milk loads.
• CIP of Silos, associated lines, and raw milk tankers. 
• Take proper samples of products for QA testing.
• Take proper samples to monitor CIP system for chemical strengths.
• Monitor testing equipment. Replace supplies as needed.
• Assist maintenance in service pumps, valves and heat exchangers as needed and/or per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Develop and train team members.

• Report immediately to the foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the Fairlife equipment, outside hauler equipment, and/or outside drivers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Facility must always remain audit ready.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills/qualifications required:

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, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

working conditions and physical requirements:

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

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete, tile surfaces, and catwalk over tanker. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include: The operator bends and stoops throughout the workday, when sampling and hooking up tankers, servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The operator may squat when collecting milk samples, picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Regularly twisting and turning at the waist while making CIP connections, hooking up trucks for receiving and lowering wash wand.

Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The operator climbs on approved stairs, ladders, and catwalks over tanker throughout the day. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe-fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related equipment. The operator may reach at or above shoulder level when making pipe connections for production/receiving and CIP, equipment adjustments, or during cleanup duties.

Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required of the operator when making pipe connections for production/receiving and CIP, servicing pumps, using scrub brushes, and connecting pipe-fittings.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

 position location: Coopersville, MI

reports to: Processing Supervisor

travel requirements: Minimal

exempt/nonexempt: Non-Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].