GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Raw Material Receiver is responsible for all potato, corn, flour and oil unloading activities, all quality testing of raw potatoes, corn, flour and oil, sanitation of the potato bin room and waste removal in the potato bin room. Also responsible for maintaining waste removal and wastewater area. This position will require a high level of partnership and collaboration with QA Leads.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Personal safety is the most important function of all plant jobs; works safely, reports potential hazards, and helps to ensure the safety of others.
- Receive, test, and accept all potato, corn, flour, and oil deliveries.
- Enter and confirm raw materials receiving in the IFS computer system.
- Review driver paperwork for completeness and accuracy; track and monitor weight tickets.
- Upon arrival, open trailer doors and inspect the tail end for any signs of non-product related foreign Material (i.e., glass, metal, plastic, rocks, etc.). Collect and test samples from different areas of potato and corn trucks. These samples should be combined in the grading table.
- Analyze potatoes for tuber temperature; for biological breakdown, rot and visible greening and conduct size testing.
- Record the sample results on the Potato Receiving form.
- If samples indicate that all receiving results are within specifications, begin the unloading of the trailer. If results are outside of corporate guidelines, seek assistance from the appropriate individuals to determine next steps.
- When unloading the trailer continue inspecting for foreign material during the entire unloading process. Upon completion of the unloading, the waste bins should be weighed and recorded, and the area should be cleaned and prepared for the next truck to arrive.
- Maintain receiving area in good housekeeping order according to company GMP's.
- Follow all safety guidelines and SOPs for processes identified above.
- May perform other duties as required.
- Mandatory overtime may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required
Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person