Darigold is seeking a motivated Milk Receiver to join our plant in Pasco, WA. As a member of the Operations team, this person should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year- availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays is a must!
The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple repetitive tasks. You have a strong attention to detail and are committed to producing high quality product. You also enjoy working with others to achieve team goals but can work independently without direct supervision. Must be available to work any shift.
What You Will Do

• Receiving and loading out all bulk milk and cream shipments in an efficient and safe way manner.
• Tending the Milk Receiving process from Tanker to Silo
• Handling, moving, connecting, disconnecting, cleaning, and inspecting receiving bay and the equipment servicing the bay.
• Computing weights and measurements and recording information relative to amounts received.
• Performs CIP and sanitation of the intake area and associated silos; maintains organization of the work area; and performs ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Ensuring appropriate handling of bulk milk product into the system, verifying the type and source farm/carrier of the incoming raw product.
• Performing Quality Tests on Raw Milk in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines
• Ensures that tagging and identifying notifications on tanks are correct and recorded properly.
• Maintaining accurate documentation as required
• Assist with training new personnel.
• Submits timely and accurate reports.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Must be available for multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Must maintain high attendance standards and be trusted with high responsibility.
• Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 55 pounds) and stand for extended periods.
• Able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand/walk for twelve or more hours based on production finish.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications in Receiving, Antibiotic Testing, CHARM testing and any other regulatory agency requirements

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Nice to Have's

• Ideal candidate will have previous dairy processing or food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes simultaneously is critical to success in the position.
• Strong attention to detail, must be able to complete multiple and repetitive tasks, must be committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Maintain high attendance standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical skills desirable.
• Strong computer experience for reporting and HMI screen management
• Ability to respond to variances in the process.
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Starting Salary:
$22.34 - $24.65
Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of
employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)