Receiver, Milk

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Primary responsibilities are to safely run the Milk Lab/Milk Unloading Bays and related equipment. Raw receiving is responsible for receiving all fluid dairy products and loading out all fluid dairy products. A receiver must ensure proper weights, tests, and samples are taken from every tanker shipped or received. This position is responsible for all clean up, master sanitation, raw CIP, inspections, and the movement of dairy products.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for receiving all incoming fluid dairy products.
• Responsible for shipping out all fluid dairy products.
• Test all products prior to receiving and shipping.
• CIP UT`s, RT`s, receiving lines, and raw tankers.
• Responsible for CCP and “Corrective actions” in raw receiving.
• Responsible for CCP # 101 Bio-Security.
• Responsible for CCP # 102 Drug Residue Testing. Runs all necessary controls and calibrations for the Charm SL and Charm II.
• Pulls all required samples.
• Runs the Charm SL and Charm II on every load and tanker. Lists the results on the receiving log.
• Assures all listings on the receiving log are correct.
• Responsible for connecting, disconnecting and CIPing all trucks. Connects to raw silos as needed.
• Connects the receiving hose, opens and installs the Runo vents on the tanker lid, opens the outlet valve and pumps milk upon completion of the antibiotic test.
• Connects and transfers product internally within the plant. For example; pump buttermilk, cream, etc.
• Inspect inside of tankers (after wash) for deficiencies and cleanliness.
• Disconnects the transfer hose after pumping milk.
• Performs solution strength tests on the CIP systems.
• Maintains the CIP room raw silo room is neat, clean and orderly.
• Assists in receiving of all incoming loads, such as cream, condense, etc.
• This position is required to perform all master sanitation items, including cleanup of the receiving office, the receiving bays and other Master Sanitation items as assigned by the shift supervisor.
• Inspect tanks, tankers and equipment as assigned by a production supervisor.
• Efficiently and effectively transfer standardized milk to evaporator process.
• Operate, monitor and manage R.O.’s and separators including CIP, and associated pieces of equipment.
• Measure, test, evaluate & screen standardized milk and milk ingredients.
• Continuously learn more about milk, milk processing equipment and how to expedite milk throughout the standardization process in preparation for deliveries to evaporator process.
• Notify/communicate to management/maintenance any problems with equipment or processes that could affect the product integrity or quality, or that could impose a possible safety hazard.
• Manager inventories of milk and milk ingredients to maintain flow of product through facility.
• Planning future milk shipments based on weekly production schedule.
• Correctly and accurately fill out all bills of ladings.
• Responsible for maintaining production equipment, valves, pumps, and connections.
• Responsible for maintaining work environment cleanliness.
• Responsible for proper product handling to ensure…