Milk Receiver (Nights 6pm-6am)

Tempe, AZ

Full Time

Plant

Entry Level

ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

If you love milk by the gallon, what about by the tanker? Ok, that may be a little too much milk to take in, but we are in need of a Milk Receiver to do just that. As a Milk Receiver you'll play a crucial role in our product distribution process - receiving fresh milk from our dairy partners. This role requires some real endurance as you dock, connect, and unload milk from our tankers.

SCHEDULE: 12 hour shifts (nights or days -6 to 6); working on a 2-2-3 schedule (week 1 of payroll: 2 days on, 2 days off; 3 days on; 2nd week of payroll: 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off).

PAY: starting at $21/hour + DOE (depends on experience)

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Efficiently unload milk tankers into silos by climbing and connecting various hoses
Communicate, navigate, and instruct tank haulers on milk receiving process
Perform CIP on all milk tankers and receiving lines
Perform routine mechanical and manual cleaning to maintain a food safety and quality requirements
Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of equipment
Ensure all quality testing and procedures are completed before unloading tankers
Coordinate tanker traffic with team leads and tanker haulers
Keep accurate and legible records
Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Abilities:

Excellent time management skills with the ability to complete routine tasks safely and efficiently
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person
Ability to complete physically demanding tasks routinely - consists of climbing, crouching, lifting, and walking, while in a harness
Strong understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper use at all times
Ability to complete fall protection training and operate in a safe and efficient manner
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Ability to operate equipment safely
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience in a plant production, warehouse, or general labor position
Basic computer and math skills

Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time while in fall protection equipment
Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights including elevations of 15ft, or more, regularly
Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items between 20 and 55lbs often
Requires ability to push and pull items occasionally in excess of 55lbs
Requires ability to safely operate equipment.
Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings
Requires ability to hear and speak
Requires ability to frequently hear and speak in very noisy environments
Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions in an outdoor environment
Requires ability to work in confined spaces often
Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental & Vision plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health & Wellness Programs
Paid Time Off
Shift Pay Differential
Education Assistance
On-site Fitness Center
On-Site Health Clinic
uniforms provided (washed and pressed onsite!)

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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