Milk Receiver

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Hilmar, CA

3d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Milk Receiver weighs incoming milk tankers, collects samples for temperature and inhibitor testing, and operates receiving-bay equipment to unload and load raw ingredients. The role supports milk-tanker throughput, incoming-ingredient quality control, and compliance with required cleaning, sanitation, and documentation procedures. The Milk Receiver also troubleshoots equipment and processes, operates HMI process controls, and maintains an understanding of milk quality and safety. The position requires active participation in training and development, including activities that may take place before or after shifts and on scheduled days off. The employee may coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job buddy training. Food safety and sanitation are core responsibilities: employees must follow company policies, report and communicate incidents or improvement opportunities, and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required. Safety must be prioritized at all times, including reporting and following up on safety issues and observations. The role involves 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. Physical work includes standing and walking for most of the workday, working at heights and in fairly small areas, and performing a range of movements such as climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and handling objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Proficient English skills to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
SAP experience.
Dairy manufacturing experience.
State-issued Pasteurizers License, if applicable.
State-issued Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
State Certified Beta-Lactam Industry Analyst or Certified Industry Supervisor, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Optimize milk tanker throughput.
Weigh milk tankers and collect samples for temperature and inhibitor testing.
Operate receiving-bay equipment to unload and load raw ingredients.
CIP/COP process equipment as required by the PMO and internal policies.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
Operate HMI process controls.
Perform quality-control checks on incoming raw milk ingredients and understand milk quality and safety.
Complete cleaning and documentation specified in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership.
Participate actively in training and development activities, classes, and events, including those held before, during, or after shifts and on scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job buddy training.
Follow food safety and sanitation policies and procedures; communicate incidents, observations, or opportunities and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety, report safety issues and opportunities, and follow up.
Obtain applicable state-issued licenses for beta-lactam screening, sampling, and weighing.