Raw Milk Receiver

Prairie Farms Dairy•Hammond, LA

About The Position

The Raw Milk Receiver is responsible for the safe and sanitary receipt, testing, unloading, documentation, and wash preparation of incoming raw milk tankers. The role supports product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and plant safety standards. The position includes inspecting tanker seals, paperwork, wash tags, and dome areas; visually inspecting milk; collecting sanitary samples; and conducting required tests for water adulteration, beta-lactam antibiotics, and aflatoxin when applicable. The receiver verifies silo readiness, unloads tankers that meet receiving and quality standards, records test results and receiving activities, and maintains required state certification. After unloading, the receiver prepares tankers for washing, monitors automated Clean-in-Place systems and chemical concentrations, maintains cleaning records, refrigerates samples, inspects washed tankers, reassembles hand-cleaned components, returns paperwork to haulers, and reseals tankers. The role also requires following sanitation, chemical-handling, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures and proactively addressing workplace hazards. The work may involve outdoor weather, wet and humid conditions, food-processing chemicals, and extreme heat or cold. Physical tasks may include climbing tanker ladders, extended standing and repetitive work, and continually stacking and unstacking items weighing 50 pounds between the ground and approximately seven feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Completed Chemical Safety Training within the past 12 months.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ability to comply with GMP standards and sanitation requirements.
Ability to work well with others and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Ability to climb ladders and tanker tops safely.
Ability to work safely and efficiently.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and around moisture, chemicals, and food-processing conditions.
Ability to fill out daily reports.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Coachability and willingness to learn.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
Effective time-management, prioritization, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in essential tasks and willingness to learn.
Ability to work outdoors in weather for the duration of a shift when staging and loading trailers may be required.
Ability to continually stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds between approximately seven feet high and the ground.
Ability to work for extended periods in very hot conditions above 100 degrees, very cold conditions below 20 degrees below zero, and very wet and humid environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience, particularly order picking and materials handling.
Familiarity with operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to warehouse operations.
Mechanical knowledge beneficial for troubleshooting equipment issues.

Responsibilities

Verify that back and dome seals are intact and match the corresponding paperwork.
Confirm wash tag information and verify compliance with wash time limits.
Inspect tanker dome areas for dirt, debris, or other contaminants before opening the inner lid.
Visually inspect incoming milk for discoloration, foreign material, and objectionable odors.
Collect milk samples using proper sanitary sampling techniques.
Conduct water adulteration, beta-lactam antibiotic, and, when applicable, aflatoxin testing.
Maintain State certification requirements for Raw Milk Receivers.
Verify that receiving silos are drained and prepared before unloading.
Unload tankers when receiving and quality standards are met.
Document receiving activities, test results, and silo assignments accurately.
Prepare tankers for washing after unloading.
Monitor automated CIP systems and verify proper chemical concentrations.
Complete and maintain CIP charts and cleaning records.
Keep milk samples properly refrigerated.
Inspect washed tankers to verify cleaning effectiveness.
Reassemble hand-cleaned components as required.
Return completed paperwork to haulers and properly reseal tankers.
Maintain awareness of workplace hazards and proactively prevent unsafe conditions, particularly slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures when servicing or working around equipment.
Handle, store, and use chemicals according to SSOP requirements and plant procedures.
Wear required PPE, including appropriate eye, hand, and skin protection.
Complete daily reports and perform other duties as assigned.