Milk Receiver

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Milk Receiver drives tankers onto and off the receiving bay; unloads milk from tanker trucks; washes and sanitizes tankers, silos, and receiving lines; and assists in manufacturing company products in a safe, sanitary work environment. The role pumps incoming raw milk or cream into storage tanks and records volumes in inventory. This full-time position supports production of the company’s cheddar cheese products and is responsible for following GMP, HACCP, SQF, and safety procedures. The position requires using PLC screens, working at height on top of trucks, and communicating effectively. The receiver sanitizes equipment, checks tanker seals and manifests, inspects incoming loads, collects product samples, operates computer-controlled transfer equipment, monitors equipment and product integrity, and documents food safety, loss control, product tracking, and equipment operations. The role also performs prescribed cleaning processes, reports quality or food-safety concerns and equipment issues, follows SOPs and safe work practices, and supports continuous improvement. Work takes place in a wet environment, and schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Current driver's license and a clean driving record for the past 39 months.
Ability to comply with company policies and Department of Transportation regulations.
Fluency in English and ability to communicate as needed to complete duties, as well as read and write.
Ability to interpret receiving documents.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work in a wet environment and at height on top of trucks.
Ability to work with PLC screens.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to obtain State Lab Sample Testing Certification and Sample Pulling Certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive tankers onto and off of the receiving bay and unload milk from tanker trucks.
Wash and sanitize tanker trucks, silos, receiving lines, and unloading equipment.
Pump incoming raw milk or cream into storage tanks and record volumes in inventory.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures, including required PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Check tanker security seals against manifests.
Inspect incoming tanker loads for order, temperature, taste, and other factors required by the Quality Assurance Program.
Collect incoming-product samples according to defined procedures and deliver them to the laboratory for analysis.
Operate computer-controlled product-transfer equipment to move incoming product to the appropriate receiving tanks or holding silos.
Monitor equipment during operation and check tanks, clamps, and valves for leaks or improper function.
Document and promptly report product loss to Quality Assurance and plant management.
Check equipment for malfunctions and sanitation, take appropriate corrective action, and report repairs requiring maintenance by generating a work order.
Prepare and maintain records for food safety, loss control, product tracking, and equipment operation, including labeling process charts.
Perform prescribed cleaning processes on selected tanks or lines, verify the setup protects other tanks, lines, and product, and complete wash-cycle check charts.
Ensure required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and support continuous improvement.
Immediately report food-safety and food-quality issues to management.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.