**Join DFA's production team at St. Albans. *

*SIGN ON BONUS - $2500

Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

General Purpose:

Lead and perform operations including but not limited to product load out, Product receiving, master sanitation (wash vehicles), and overall work place, food safety.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• request appropriate empty trailer that will be needed for outgoing loads following the loading schedule load with appropriate amount of product
• request appropriate loaded trailer that will be needed for receiving
• Perform critical tracking and BOL input
• CIP of trailer and lines as well as manual cleaning of equipment.

• request trailer movement according to prioritization to optimize plant efficiencies and production needs.
• Maintain accurate trailer and inventory movement log to ensure accurate disposition and tracking.
• Brings in milk and other dairy based products and unloads to storage vessels then wash inside of the trailers via a CIP (clean in place) system.
• Perform and lead duties required to assure that assigned area is sanitary and clean.
• Follow steps to insure proper operation and perform periodic preventive maintenance including pre and post operation inspections of equipment in the area.
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.

• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Able to use and understand calculations and production rates

* Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

* Able to be proactive in seeking solutions

* Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

* Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

* Able to interpret and apply company policies

* Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

* Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Benefits:

DFA offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, fully funded pension and more.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

An Equal Opportunity Employer