Receiving Operator

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Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer’s first state‑of‑the‑art powder milk and butter facility that produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non‑fat milk per day in Coopersville, Michigan. Since 2009, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers across the country and around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies.

Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward‑thinking company that encourages out‑of‑the‑box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.

Coopersville, Michigan

Night Shift 6:00 pm – 6:30 am (2‑2‑3 schedule)

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into schedule.

Receive incoming milk and other products as needed. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area. Perform raw product load out as needed and any other duties assigned by management.

• Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
• CIP of tankers, silos, and line circuits.
• Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, SNF, and inhibitory substances.
• Perform appropriate testing for drug residues (according to the PMO, current edition), temperature checks, titratable acidity, and other testing required by company or regulatory.
• Take proper samples to monitor CIP system for chemical strengths.
• Monitor testing equipment. Replace supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. The milk receiving and silo room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities.
• Ensure that the load out of all raw products is within specification prior to load out.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform load out in an efficient and sanitary manner.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Responsible for food safety and food quality.

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break‑in period.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math and reasoning required.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• Must be able to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).

Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending, and 401(k) with a company match.

Plant Supervisor

Non‑Exempt

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC manages the majority of our hiring internally and most of our roles are filled through applications submitted through our company’s career site. Occasionally we may work with external agencies who are on our pre‑approved vendor list; however, we are not expanding our agency vendor list at this time.