Raw Intake Receiver

Sugar Mountain•Shullsburg, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is hiring a Raw Intake Receiver for its new cheesemaking facility in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. The role supports cheesemaking operations by receiving, inspecting, testing, and documenting incoming raw materials, as well as coordinating whey loadout and maintaining sanitation and product integrity. New team members will begin onboarding and training around December 7, with cheesemaking operations expected to start between December 7 and December 15. The Raw Intake Receiver receives and unloads raw milk and bulk chemicals, loads out raw whey, verifies delivery documentation and tanker seals, conducts antibiotic tests, collects and maintains milk samples, and checks incoming milk against temperature and receiving standards. The position also performs cleaning and sanitation of silos, receiving systems, piping, valves, fittings, hoses, and related equipment; verifies sanitation parameters; maintains accurate records; and follows food safety, quality, regulatory, and workplace safety requirements. Beecher's describes this as an opportunity to join a new facility at its launch and help shape its cheesemaking culture, processes, and traditions. The company seeks people who take pride in their work, care about great food, and want to build skills and contribute to craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Wisconsin Raw Intake Certification.
Previous food manufacturing or dairy experience.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment.
Ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation correctly.
Willingness to learn and work across multiple production areas.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to safely operate equipment and follow required safety procedures.
Strong communication skills and willingness to support teammates as needed.
Understanding of quality standards and commitment to producing exceptional products.
Desire to grow skills and contribute to craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Receive and unload raw milk, load out raw whey, and receive bulk chemicals.
Verify tanker seals, wash tags, Bills of Lading, and required receiving documentation before unloading.
Conduct Charm antibiotic testing on incoming milk loads before acceptance.
Collect, label, and maintain milk samples according to regulatory and company requirements.
Verify milk temperatures and receiving criteria meet PMO, state, and company standards.
Evaluate loads for acceptance or rejection and promptly report deviations or food safety concerns.
Maintain accurate receiving records and test documentation.
Perform CIP cleaning of milk silos, receiving systems, process piping, transfer lines, and associated equipment.
Perform COP cleaning of valves, fittings, hoses, and related components.
Verify and document sanitation parameters, including chemical concentrations, wash and rinse temperatures, cycle times, and chemical usage.
Identify and report sanitation or equipment deficiencies.
Coordinate whey loadout and transfer activities.
Monitor milk, ingredient, and whey transfers to ensure proper routing and product integrity.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
Follow GMP, food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
Enter receiving, testing, sanitation, and production data accurately into plant recordkeeping systems.
Maintain records in compliance with PMO requirements, company procedures, and regulatory expectations.
Support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as needed.