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shift schedule: This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

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:

• 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.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.
• 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.

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 

fairlife's nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Coopersville, MI

reports to: Processing Supervisor

travel requirements: Minimal

exempt/nonexempt: Non-Exempt

This position is eligible for bonus.