Milk Receiver

Typical Day

The Milk Receiver is responsible for weigh‑in and collecting milk tanker samples for testing temperature and for inhibitors. The role includes operating receiving bay equipment to unload and load raw ingredients.

• Optimize milk tanker throughput.
• CIP/COP related process equipment as required by PMO and internal policies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Acquire a state‑issued license for Beta‑Lactam screening of raw milk in accordance with Appendix N of the U.S. Department of Health Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, minimum level of Industry Analyst and eventual Certified Industry Supervisor.
• Obtain state‑issued Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
• Operate HMI process controls.
• Understand milk quality and safety.
• Perform quality control checks associated with incoming raw milk ingredient.
• Satisfy specified cleaning and documentation as it is contained in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Effectively communicate information.
• Actively participate and take ownership in training and development programs and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on‑the‑job buddy training.
• Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to leadership or teammates and participating in root‑cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by maintaining a safety‑first approach at all times. This includes reporting safety issues, observations, or opportunities to teams and following up.

• Proficient English language skills (read, write, speak).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience in dairy manufacturing.
• State‑issued Pasteurizers License (if applicable).
• State‑issued Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
• State Certified Beta‑Lactam Industry Analyst or Certified Industry Supervisor (if applicable).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Stand and walk for almost the entire workday.
• Be physically capable of working in any of the job tasks within their respective area.
• Work at heights and in fairly small areas.
• Pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, handling and grasping, twisting/turning, repetitive bending.

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E‑Verify.