Operator Iii - Whey Receiving Relief Operator - Nights

ABOUT AMPI:

AMPI owns eight Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced.  The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers.  In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Responsible for sampling and receiving of bulk milk and whey.
4. Confirm quality tests on raw milk in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
5. Ensure all policies and procedures for the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) are followed.
6. Operator will start up, shut down, Clean in Place (CIP) and troubleshoot equipment when appropriate. Equipment may include tankers, receiving lines, and storage silos.
7. Operation and monitoring of all related equipment,
8. Ensure proper utilization, rotation loading and unloading of products.
9. Maintain all related records and documentation per policy and in accordance with state Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship.
10. Document and communicate production deficiencies to leads and management.
11. Monitoring and taking samples of the UF, RO & Polisher, which will include documentation of the numbers.
12. Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs.
13. Responsible for testing equipment using results to adjust equipment to improve quality of product.
14. Responsible for understanding and following operating and cleaning procedures for the assigned equipment including cleaning lab and testing equipment after every use.
15. Maintain good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment and supplies in your work areas throughout the plant.
16. Perform and document preventative maintenance and master sanitation tasks.
17. Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and effectively communicate to others.
18. Drive semis and tractor trailers in a safe manner.
19. When properly licensed and trained, operate forklift to move inventory.
20. Assist with training new employees.
21. Provide assistance to the maintenance personnel, when needed, for machine repairs or troubleshooting.
22. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
23. Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
24. Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
25. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:           

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Food manufacturing, material handling and forklift operation experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the dairy or cheese industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable.
• Maintain a valid drivers’ license.
• CDL Class A driver’s license preferred.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more. 

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.