Milk Receiver Days

VALLEY MILK LLC•Turlock, CA

12d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Milk Receiver receives raw milk according to the daily schedule, assists with cream load-outs, and cleans bulk tankers and milk-processing equipment using clean-in-place (CIP) procedures. The role performs quality testing on incoming raw milk, maintains required records and documentation, scales and loads or unloads tankers, monitors CIP systems, and coordinates with wet process operators. The position also includes housekeeping, limited maintenance, and compliance with company, food-safety, sanitation, environmental, and workplace-safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in basic math and reading comprehension.
Ability to use direct-reading instruments and devices that do not require interpretation.
Ability to perform basic quality testing, including antibiotics, TA, DMC, total solids, butterfat, and solids-not-fat testing.
Understanding of the receiving process and ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Current Weigher & Sampler license.
Ability to complete and maintain certification as an approved analyst for raw milk antibiotic testing using the Charm SL6 method through the California Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

Sample incoming raw milk tankers and perform required quality testing.
Review and maintain records required for General Laboratory procedures.
Follow and complete Charm SL6 procedures and documentation in accordance with the FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and applicable regulatory supervision.
Scale tankers in and out and complete required documentation.
Load and unload raw milk tankers and complete required documentation.
Load cream tankers and complete required documentation.
Clean bulk tankers, performing manual cleaning when necessary, and complete wash-tag documentation required by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
CIP raw milk silos and receiving-line circuits as required, performing manual cleaning when necessary and completing CIP charts and required documentation.
Check, fill, and monitor CIP day tanks and CIP systems as necessary.
Communicate with the wet process operator as required.
Test raw milk samples for butterfat and total solids.
Perform general housekeeping and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks as necessary.
Perform limited maintenance as required.
Minimize water usage and wastewater generation within the scope of the position.
Follow Valley Milk GMPs and corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
Follow safety regulations and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, food-safety, GMP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, CDFA, and SQF requirements.
Complete required annual safety training, including bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout, and dust control.
Perform other tasks as required.