General Laborer

Job Title: General LaborerJob DescriptionThe Raw Milk Receiver is responsible for completing assigned quality-related duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. This role involves receiving trailers of bulk products and testing raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients with PH strips to ensure compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards. The Raw Milk Receiver supports the manufacture of dairy-related products.Responsibilities

Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.

Comply with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

Support all areas related to quality as assigned by supervisor/lead.

Receive, test, and determine compliance of all incoming raw dairy and cream trucks, bulk sugars, and oils; receive CIP chemical trucks.

Wash outsides of cream trucks and maintain valves and gaskets on trucks.

Manage farm samples as required by the site.

Monitor silos for testing and proper rotation by coordinating with shift managers/supervisors for silo selection.

Maintain cleanliness of alcove rooms, CIP room, tanker bays, and raw lab per cleaning checklists.

Verify, inspect, and maintain the cleanliness of tankers, silos, tanks, and lines; clean and maintain floor drains in tanker bays and alcove rooms.

Disassemble and assemble sanitary lines and CIP equipment; monitor CIP of all systems and communicate effectively with processing to ensure adequate CIP.

Maintain raw material records in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Monitor and ensure quality standards set by the company for all products being received and tested.

Identify and label any foreign materials found during unloading or when inspecting in-line screens and report to QA Management.

Maintain the Receiving Log for the shift worked.

Assist and maintain professionalism with tanker drivers at all times.

Maintain communication between additional departments including maintenance, processing, scheduling, and production; promote and provide excellent customer service with all customers.

Demonstrate the ability to operate the internal HMI system.

Cover breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.

Comply with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and report concerns to their supervisor/lead.

Work in a safe manner and report safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.

Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.

Ensure work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.

Essential Skills

Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures.

Attention to detail.

Ability to understand and respond appropriately to basic and complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.

Ability to operate quality and facility equipment as required in the assigned area.

Completion of all company training requirements, including initial licensing and annual proficiency testing of all acquired licenses.

Ability to interpret company documents and standard operating procedures.

Punctuality and communication of tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.

Maintaining a condition to work upon reporting to work.

Adherence to GMP dress code standards and being well-groomed and dressed in appropriate attire (uniform) at all times.

Compliance with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, and employment procedures.

Maintaining a safe work environment and immediately reporting and taking appropriate action to correct a safety concern.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to operate hand tools, forklift, and other equipment as necessary.

Experience in general labor, production, inventory, shipping and receiving, order picking, unloading, and dairy industry.

Why Work Here?We offer a supportive work environment where teamwork and communication are highly valued. Our company provides opportunities for growth and career development. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment. Join us for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in the production of high-quality dairy products.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is normally protected from weather and temperature changes, but possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions does exist. There may be exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products, including allergens, as well as chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, New York.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.