Dairy Farmers of America Hiring for Shipper Non-CDL at St. Albans, Vermont Full Time

Position : Shipper Non-CDL

Location : St. Albans, Vermont

Requisition ID: : 12037

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties required to assure that assigned area is sanitary and clean.

• Receive fluid products, check storage vessels, observe product flow into and out of storage vessels, and respond to any problems.

• Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform periodic preventive maintenance of equipment in the area.

• Prepare and comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, and master sanitation schedule.

• Complete and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) record keeping such as completing charts and sanitation sheets.

• Collect product samples in a sanitary method for lab testing.

• Prepare equipment (i.e. tanks, silos, valves, and hoses) for production needs according to daily production plan.

• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.

• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• This is a First shift position.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

• Certification and/or License — Able to obtain Sampler’s Certification within 90 days of employment

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

• Skill in proficient computer usage

• Skill in written and oral communication

• Skills with math are needed to calculate load size

• Able to use and understand calculations, production rates and fluid inventories

• Able to perform routine machine adjustments

• Able to use and understand calculations for weights

• Able to physically complete required tasks

• Able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors through personal example

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to be proactive in seeking solutions

• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

• Able to interpret and apply company policies

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities

• Able to read, write, and speak English

Benefits:

DFA offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, fully funded pension and more.

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