MILK RECEIVER
About The Position
The Milk Receiver safely operates related equipment to produce consistent-quality product. The role receives and tests incoming milk, unloads milk into silos, handles cream and whey transfers, monitors raw whey equipment, and coordinates with Protein. It also performs cleaning, sanitation, routine inspections, recordkeeping, and milk-receiving entries in NAV. The position must follow food safety, quality, workplace safety, and environmental requirements, including applicable Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations and plant GMPs. The employee assists in maintaining the Food Safety and Quality system. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team player and independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain a General Samplers and Weighers license.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
- Ability to sit at a computer for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Collect milk samples from tankers.
- Conduct SLBL tests on incoming milk.
- Unload milk from tankers into silos.
- Load cream and transfer milk and cream to and from silos and other equipment.
- Monitor and operate raw whey equipment.
- Transfer raw whey to and from silos and other equipment.
- Transfer separated whey to Protein and communicate with Protein about whey.
- CIP and sanitize equipment related to milk and whey, including tankers, silos, and lines.
- Clean floors, walls, tools, and other areas or items.
- Apply chemical safety, workplace safety, and GMP practices.
- Conduct routine inspections of working parts.
- Keep accurate records and enter milk-receiving information in NAV.
- Comply with applicable Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations and plant GMPs.
- Assist in maintaining the Food Safety and Quality system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Educational reimbursement
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Free cheese
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
