Milk Plant Worker SO7 - Cornell Dairy Plant - Department of Food Science

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

As one of the premier food science programs in the nation, we apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe.  Our program integrates the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food.
 

Our faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world. They are at the forefront of:

• Identifying and limiting outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

• Developing new food sources and preservation methods to expand the available food supply for a growing world population.

• Improving the quality and consumer appeal of products on store shelves.

• Developing foods that may someday travel to other planets with astronauts.

As Dairy Plant Support Staff, the Milk Plant Worker (S07) will assist with the production and distribution of food and dairy products for consumption by the Cornell Community, utilizing equipment and technologies at the Cornell Dairy Plant while strictly adhering to all protocols, rules, regulations, and guidelines for quality, safety and reporting, including those set forth by the USDA, FDA and New York State Ag & Markets. Perform sanitary maintenance functions on dairy processing equipment, as required to meet all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations and internal food safety plan. Assist the management team to maintain HACCP, quality control, equipment maintenance and master sanitation programs. Assist with the inventory and receiving of raw materials; maintain inventory records as required. Provide guidance to undergraduate students, staff and faculty about plant policies, protocols and safety procedures as well as training on proper equipment usage. 

This position requires the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other team members. Work days and work times vary throughout the year. Work hours may vary from 4:30am to 5:30pm. Work schedule may vary from Monday through Friday and include Saturday and Sunday when deemed necessary. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma and a minimum of 2-3 years of practical dairy/food manufacturing experience and/or equivalent combination of training and education (college, trade school or food processing work experience) working in dairy processing.

• Must have 1-2 years of experience operating and maintaining food/dairy processing equipment.

• Willingness to get a NY State Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL-B  with tanker endorsement) in order to pick up milk in the Cornell Dairy tanker truck and Milk Receivers License within 6 months of hire.

• Prior dairy and/or food processing and sanitation experience.

• Prior truck driving experience, including distributing food/dairy products.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.  Driver check will be conducted.

• General computer knowledge and data entry procedures.

• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, faculty and customers.<