Milk Receiver-PM

Saputo Inc.•Plant City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milk Receiver inspects bulk tankers, collects raw dairy samples, and performs sensory evaluations and physical testing, including visual, odor, flavor, antibiotic, oil, and fat checks. The role safely connects and vents tanker trucks, pumps raw dairy into specified bulk tanks, cleans and CIP-cleans tankers, performs routine SIP operations and equipment adjustments, and operates a lift truck. The employee completes dairy records and system data entry, conducts environmental controls and product reclaim or rework, and supports internal and external audits. The position follows food safety, GMP, occupational health and safety, housekeeping, and dairy regulatory requirements, while coordinating with other departments and working as part of a team. Other duties may be assigned by management. This hands-on role supports a 24/7 manufacturing facility. It is a night-shift position, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift and workday flexibility is required; assignments may change to cover absences, vacations, downtime, or events such as audits. The starting rate is $25.21 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour night-shift differential. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with noise and changing hot, wet, cold, or humid temperatures. It involves standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, maneuvering around equipment, handling chemicals with personal protective equipment, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least two 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 such as SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, and GMP.
Hold or be able to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (lift 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 a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Ability to work amid 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.

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