Mill Receiver - Night 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 (Alternative work week schedule & weekends)

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:

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

Qualifications:

Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely.

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

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