Milk Receiver-PM

Saputo • Plant City, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Milk Receiver inspects bulk tankers, collects raw dairy samples, and performs organoleptic sensory evaluations and physical testing, including visual, odor, flavor, antibiotic, oil, and fat checks. The role promptly reports out-of-specification results or deviations to the department supervisor and requires compliance with State Appendix N certification requirements and valid sampler/weigher certification.

The role safely connects tanker trucks for unloading, ensures tankers are properly vented, pumps raw dairy products into designated bulk tanks, cleans and CIP-cleans tankers, performs routine SIP operations and equipment adjustments, and operates a lift truck. It also involves completing dairy records and system entries, environmental controls, product reclaim and rework, audit support, housekeeping, and compliance with food safety, occupational safety, dairy regulations, company values, and workplace policies. The Milk Receiver coordinates with other departments and performs other duties as required by management.

This is a hands-on role in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Operators are assigned to teams supporting dairy operations and may work days, swing, or night shifts, including weekends. This specific opening is a night-shift position, 6 p.m.–6:30 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule. Workdays and shifts may change to cover absences, vacations, plant downtime, audits, or related events. The work environment includes noise and changing hot, wet, cold, and humid temperatures. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, maneuvering around equipment, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees work with chemicals, wear personal protective equipment, and follow approved chemical-handling procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing; dairy food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Meet all State Appendix N certification requirements.
• Hold a valid sampler/weigher certification.
• Follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
• Have a working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms, including SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, and GMP.
• Hold lift truck certification or be able to obtain Powered Industrial Truck certification.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
• Successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history and good attendance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and changing temperatures, and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to work with chemicals, wear personal protective equipment, and follow approved chemical-handling procedures.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Shift flexibility, including potential work on weekends and changes to workdays or shifts to cover vacations, absences, downtime, or audits.

Nice To Haves

• Dairy food manufacturing experience.
• Advanced quality or food safety training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bulk tankers.
• Collect raw dairy samples and perform organoleptic sensory evaluations and physical tests, including visual, odor, flavor, antibiotic, oil, and fat checks.
• Promptly report out-of-specification results and deviations to the department supervisor.
• Safely connect tanker trucks for unloading and ensure tankers are properly vented.
• Pump raw dairy product into specified bulk tanks.
• Clean and CIP-clean tankers and perform routine SIP operations.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments and safely operate a lift truck.
• Accurately and neatly complete dairy records, system data entry, and documentation.
• Perform department environmental controls.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations according to reclaim guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Coordinate and cooperate effectively with other departments and work as part of a team.
• Maintain good housekeeping according to established guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, Company Values, and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Compensation and benefits to help employees care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed