MILK RECEIVER

About the role

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and accurately documenting all incoming products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity and supporting the production process in a food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Verify tanker seals, temperature, and milk quality upon arrival.
• Collect and test milk samples for compliance with regulatory and company standards (e.g., antibiotics, temperature, odor).
• Operate pumps, valves, and related equipment to transfer milk from tanker to storage silos.
• Ensure proper sanitation of hoses and connections before and after unloading.
• Complete receiving logs, quality test records, and inventory updates accurately.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal dairy regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA).
• Clean and sanitize receiving area and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Follow all food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP guidelines.
• Coordinate with drivers, quality assurance, and production teams regarding delivery schedules and issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education requirement equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures.
• Ability to operate pumps, valves, and CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing; work around loud machinery and moving parts.
• Continuous hand and finger dexterity; exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non‑weather).
• Occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, exposure to outside weather conditions, and pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds safely.
• Requires standing for extended periods and handling heavy hoses.