Milk Truck Driver

Milk Hauler

Reports to: Milk Division Supervisor

Department: Milk Hauling

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

In the position of a Milk Hauler, responsibilities include collecting milk samples for quality testing, measuring milk volume and transporting the load from the farm to the factory for processing. Other duties consist of driving a tanker truck with a liquid load and ensuring the functionality of all equipment to successfully complete deliveries on schedule.

• Complete and log the measuring and sampling of milk, labeling samples by pickup
• Ensure the completion of the farmer’s paperwork and the factory’s receiving paperwork
• Check cooling systems for optimal operation
• Load the milk into the truck tank with a 35’ hose to connect to the farm tank outlet, setting up electrical components and monitoring the operation
• Off-load milk at the plant with equipment and submit/sort samples from the load
• Drive the tanker truck to and from farms and factories
• Perform CIP Process (Clean In Place) – wash and sanitize all equipment and prepare for the next shift
• Follow the company Truck Cleaning Guidelines

• None.

• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely
• Attention to detail
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Planning and multitasking skills; mathematics
• Independent decision making skills and ability to work as a member of a team

• No education requirement
• 0‑1 years of experience
• Class A CDL license; tanker endorsement, doubles and triples endorsements;
  Milk Sampler‑Grader license issued through Oregon Department of Agriculture

• May require standing for long periods, as well as sitting, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, etc.
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
• Work requires continual mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified, requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects

• Typically performed with exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, heat, vibration, cold, water, bacteria (such as found in raw milk), chemicals and all weather conditions
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present
• Work is outdoors; must be willing to work in all weather conditions