What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk Plant Operator - 3rd Shift position at Steuben Foods?
Work Specifications – Responsibilities:
- Responsible for food safety, product quality, and following all safety procedures.
- Safely guide milk trucks into receiving bays and operate doors, ramps, and chocks.
- Receive, handle, and sample milk according to state and company procedures.
- Read and apply the State Sampling Procedure Handbook.
- Understand basic lab terminology (e.g., DMC, antibiotics, butterfat, cryo)
- Clean and sanitize trucks, tankers, silos, and transfer lines using CIP systems.
- Perform and document chemical titrations and ensure wash tags/seals are properly used.
- Complete all receiving paperwork and ensure accurate, legible documentation.
- Know how to fill out Receiving Sheet and Truck Schedules accurately.
- Verify producer numbers and communicate any discrepancies.
- Use computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Wonderware for reporting.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assigned tasks.
- Opportunity for advancement in pay grade with ability to learn additional responsibilities within the Milk Plant Operation.
- All other duties as assigned
Education/Prerequisite Requirements:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Equipment/Training Knowledge:
- Dairy/Food manufacturing background preferred but not required
- NYS Milk Receivers License
Schedule:
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Rate of Pay: $24.76 to $25.76
Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $25 - $26