Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

Starting at $18.71/hr. with $1.00/hr. night premium when working from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. A sign-on bonus of $1500.00.

DFA Pollock has an immediate opening for A Fluid Shipping / Receiving Operator.No experience required; training provided. This position is a rotating 4, 10-hour shifts with the hours being 6:00 am – 4:00 pm and 1pm – 11 pm. Operators rotate between working weekend and holidays.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

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

. Able following the written procedure and criteria to receive in raw milk

. Able to documentation of all wash systems, charting, and testing

. Test milk samples

. Wash all raw milk silos and milk lines with completing documentation of washes

. Maintaining the Silo area and Receiving area in a neat and orderly fashion

. Load all tankers as needed

. When working with non-fat dry milk follow the standard operator procedures

. Ship samples

. Check all silo vents

. Know and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules

. Complete all duties assigned as weekly, daily, and monthly

. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

. High School Diploma or GED is not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

. Must be able to maintain a Milk Sampler License and necessary certificates (able to obtain at the plant)

. Must be able to work 10-hour shifts.

. Basic math and computer skills

. Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

. Able to work as a team with milk hauler and other plant employees

. Highly self-motivated this person will work alone.

. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

. Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

. Must be able to read, write and speak English

Pollock is in a small community on beautiful Lake Oahe on the North and South Dakota border. The plant runs 24 hours 5 days a week and is a non-union plant that consists of around 40 employees.

As a leading provider of cheese and dairy ingredients for the global food industry, Dairy Farmers of America is supported by a diverse and educated team of high-quality employees. We seek personnel with expertise in their fields who also demonstrate our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork. Headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has manufacturing plants located throughout the United States.

DFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. For additional information, go to www.dfamilk.com.

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