Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Receiver/ Yard Jockey - CDL A - 3rd shift
Job Summary
Reading, PA
CDL A
Local
1+ Year of CDL Experience
Job Details
Equipment
Tanker, Tractor Trailer, Yard Truck
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Tarping, Yard Spotting)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
1+ year
Full Description
This position will jockey trucks approximately 25% of the time, the remainder of the time the employee will work as a Receiver.
General Purpose:
Perform operations including but not limited to fluid product receiving, product load out, and product supply or transfer to production processes. Other operational duties include movement of trailers, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean--out-of-place (COP) equipment and master sanitation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An Equal Opportunity Employer
General Purpose:
Perform operations including but not limited to fluid product receiving, product load out, and product supply or transfer to production processes. Other operational duties include movement of trailers, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean--out-of-place (COP) equipment and master sanitation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform duties required to assure that assigned area is sanitary and clean.
- Receive fluid products, check storage vessels, observe product flow into and out of storage vessels, and respond to any problems.
- Follow steps to insure proper operation and perform periodic preventive maintenance of equipment in the area.
- Prepare and comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, and master sanitation schedule.
- Complete and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) record keeping such as completing charts and sanitation sheets.
- Collect product samples in a sanitary method for lab testing.
- Prepare equipment (i.e. tanks, silos, valves, and hoses) for production needs according to daily production plan.
- Transport trucks and trailers for loading and repairs, as necessary.
- 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.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1 year of manufacturing experience
- 1 year of recent tractor/trailer driving experience
- Certification and/or License -- Able to obtain Sampler's Certification within 90 days of employment; current Pennsylvania commercial driver's license; have or able to obtain tanker endorsement within 90 days; and be Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite, company systems (SAP), and proficient computer use
- DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform and understand calculations (production rates, fluid inventories, weights)
- Ability to prepare and interpret evaporator logs and the master sanitation schedule
- Ability to make routine machine adjustments
- Physical ability to complete all required tasks
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and positive performance behaviors
- Ability to follow directions, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Proactive problem-solving: identify issues, present options, seek solutions
- Ability to interpret/apply company policies and adapt to change
- Initiative to take on additional responsibilities
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
