Mill Receiver - Grave Yard Shift

The mill receiving personnel are responsible to receive the ingredients Diamond Pet Foods requires for production. They document the pounds of ingredients received, maintain running inventories, and verify that the incoming ingredients are within specification.

Work Environment: Graveyard Schedule 6 pm - 6:25 am 12hr Shifts.

Alternative Work Week Schedule Including Every Other Weekend

Work is primarily performed indoors and outdoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. At different times throughout the year, work performed in this job will require employee to work in hot weather, rain, and cold. Work performed in this job requires employee to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Become proficient of the plant infrastructure for ingredient storage, including legs, drags, and holding bins.
• Scale trucks in and out according to policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
• May perform additional duties and functions as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow proper protocols regarding probing and sampling of incoming ingredients.
• Participate in all safety programs.
• Perform batching operations when required.
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Follow proper testing protocols for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, and moisture testing.
• Follow protocols for maintaining accurate ingredient inventories and communicating potential shortages.
• Once properly train by the company Safety Manager, operating yard-dog and railcar mover, as well as spotting trailers and railcars.
• Use portable ramp adhering to manufactures safe operation guidelines.

Qualifications

Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely.

• Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
• Must maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Must be certified to operate forklifts.
• Must be able to stand long periods of time, climb ladders and heights.
• Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.

Must have excellent communication skills to communicate with other employees and supervisors.