Intake Operator

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters, and teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives—is essential to achieving the best results.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load out milk, cream and whey from trucks.
• Properly set up and stage incoming loads of condensed and ultra‑filtered (UF) milk.
• Verify load paperwork for accuracy.
• Coordinate milk volumes and movement to ensure proper silo rotation and wash cycles.
• Wash floor in the Intake and areas leading into Intake per GMP specifications.
• Maintain and wash tanks, silos and intake product lines per GMP specifications.
• Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) trucks and wash manhole area, gaskets, caps, and vents.
• Complete tasks as required on Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Monitor chemicals for cleaning and replace as needed.
• Record milk inventory, truck wash seals and other necessary documentation.
• Set and read cow samples.
• Sample and test incoming milk loads for antibiotics per GMP specifications.
• Adhere correct bar codes to samples as needed.
• Work with cheese plant vat and HTST operators in everyday operations.
• Operate silos for proper milk agitation and cooling.
• Attend to incoming cream loads and monitor cream tanks as needed.
• Process milk slips and complete paperwork at the end of the night and deliver to the appropriate locations.
• Notify laboratory personnel as needed.
• Assist in training new employees as directed by the Supervisor.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing and Sanitation Practices.
• Safety Protocol: stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in‑house training provided.
• Milk Weigher and Sampler licenses; in‑house training and certification test provided.
• Charm Reader Certifications; in‑house training provided.
• Pasteurization Certifications; in‑house training and certification test provided.

Skills

• Ability to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data, interview, advise, coach, read and explain technical data).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt quickly to a changing environment, and think independently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness.
• Follow one‑ or two‑step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Functional and technical knowledge; ability to learn new skills quickly and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, HACCP).
• Professional manner in dealing with others and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• PTO starting Day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Pay

Starting wage $27.56 per hour, with two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00.

Schedule

4:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 2,2,3 schedule.