Milk Receiver (Days)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dalhart, TX

5d•Onsite

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 milk quality and safety through incoming-ingredient quality checks, equipment and process troubleshooting, required cleaning, and accurate documentation. Employees are expected to prioritize food safety and workplace safety, communicate concerns, participate in training and improvement activities, and help coach and train teammates. The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work in heights and fairly small areas. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and repetitive bending and other listed movements.
Must be physically capable of working in any job task within the respective area.

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.
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, progressing from at least Industry Analyst level to 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 on incoming raw milk ingredients.
Complete cleaning and documentation as specified in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Communicate effectively.
Take ownership of training and development activities, including classes and events held before, during, and 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; report incidents, observations, and opportunities, and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety, report safety issues and opportunities, and follow up with the team.
Perform the physical activities required for the role, including standing and walking for almost the entire workday and working at heights and in fairly small areas.