Milk Receiver

About the role

The Milk Receiver is responsible for driving tankers onto and off of the receiving bay, unloading of milk from tanker trucks, washing and sanitizing tankers, silos and receiving lines, and to aid in the manufacturing of all company products in a safe and sanitary work environment. The Receiver is responsible for pumping incoming raw milk or cream from tank trucks into storage tanks, document and record volume into inventory. This full-time position plays an integral role in the production process of our award-winning cheddar cheese products.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizes all unloading equipment prior to its use.
• Checks security seals on bulk tankers and verify against the manifest.
• Checks all incoming tanker loads for order, temperature, taste and any other factors in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program.
• Collects samples of incoming product, using defined procedures, and takes to laboratory for analysis to ensure that product meets the Shamrock Farms specifications, and the associated state or federal regulatory agencies.
• Operates all computer-controlled product transfer equipment to transfer incoming product from incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving tanks/holding silos in the receiving area.
• Maintains proper operation of all equipment and monitors for leaks or improperly functioning equipment.
• Documents any product loss promptly to Quality Assurance and plant management.
• Routinely checks all equipment for malfunctions and proper sanitation and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Prepares and maintains the appropriate records for Food Safety, Loss Control, Product Tracking, and Equipment operation, including the proper labeling of process charts.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and all required work safe practices.
• Reports any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must comply with company policies and D.O.T. regulations.
• Must have a current driver’s license and clean driving record for past 39 months.
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties; read and write.
• Able to interpret receiving documents.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire State Lab Sample Testing Certification and Sample Pulling Certification.