Raw Receiver

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Full Time Service Worker Battle Creek, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.63 To $29.75 Annually

Job Description

Title:
Milk Receiving

Classification/Job Grade:
Hourly

Pay Scale: $21.63 - $29.75

Location:
Battle Creek, MI

Department:
Receiving

Supervised by:
Supervisor

Job Summary

The Milk Receiver plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant receipt of raw milk and cream products used in dairy production. This position is responsible for inspecting, sampling, testing, documenting, unloading, and storing incoming milk shipments while adhering to all food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The Milk Receiver must maintain accurate records, operate and monitor receiving equipment, ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of tankers and silos, and support overall plant operations.

This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive raw milk and dairy products in accordance with company, state, federal, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Inspect incoming tanker loads and verify documentation prior to unloading.
• Collect and maintain milk samples for required testing and quality verification.
• Ensure sample integrity through proper handling, storage, and documentation.
• Monitor silo capacity and confirm silos are properly drained and prepared prior to receiving products.
• Operate and monitor milk receiving, transfer, and storage equipment.
• Wash and sanitize milk tankers, silos, and receiving equipment using automated Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems.
• Verify and document chemical concentrations and CIP wash effectiveness.
• Accurately complete all receiving, sanitation, quality, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain records related to milk receipts, silo usage, testing results, and sanitation activities.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), food safety policies, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate equipment, quality, safety, or operational concerns.
• Effectively prioritize work assignments to meet operational demands.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with team members, drivers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and effective decision-making skills.
• Support cross-functional plant operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Soft Skills

• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Coachable and willing to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Core Competencies

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritization and organization.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and sound decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential job tasks and responsibilities.
• Analytical skills to interpret operational and production data.
• Strategic thinking and reporting skills to support operational needs.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with drivers, team members, supervisors, quality personnel, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and productivity.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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