Milk Receiver (Days)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dodge City, KS

5d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Milk Receiver weighs in milk tankers, collects tanker samples for temperature and inhibitor testing, and operates receiving-bay equipment to unload and load raw ingredients. The role supports efficient tanker throughput and incoming-milk quality and safety through equipment operation, process checks, cleaning, and documentation. The position includes operating HMI process controls, troubleshooting equipment and processes, and performing CIP/COP on process equipment as required by the PMO and internal policies. Depending on applicability, the employee may need to obtain state-issued licenses for beta-lactam screening, sampling, weighing, or pasteurization. The employee is expected to participate actively in training and development, help coach and train teammates, and uphold food-safety, sanitation, and safety procedures. Training and related activities may take place before, during, or after shifts and on scheduled days off. The work requires 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Physical duties include standing and walking for nearly the entire workday, working at heights and in fairly small areas, and performing a range of movements and manual tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
SAP experience.
Dairy manufacturing experience.
State-issued Pasteurizer’s 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.
Perform CIP/COP on process equipment as required by the PMO and internal policies.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
If applicable, acquire a state-issued license for beta-lactam screening of raw milk in accordance with Appendix N of the U.S. Department of Health Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, at a minimum level of Industry Analyst and eventually Certified Industry Supervisor.
Obtain a state-issued Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
Operate HMI process controls.
Understand milk quality and safety.
Perform quality control checks associated with incoming raw milk ingredients.
Complete specified cleaning and documentation in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Communicate effectively.
Actively participate in and take ownership of training and development activities, classes, and events.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job buddy training.
Follow food-safety and sanitation policies and procedures; communicate incidents, observations, and opportunities to the leadership team or teammates; and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety, report safety issues and observations, and follow up.
Weigh in milk tankers and collect tanker samples for temperature and inhibitor testing.
Operate receiving-bay equipment to unload and load raw ingredients.