Dairy Tank Room Operator – Growth & Benefits

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, New York is hiring a Tank Room Operator to oversee maintenance and sanitization of silos, milk lines, cream lines, blend lines, whey lines, separators and cream tanks. Weekend work is required.

You will perform cleaning, inspections, sampling, and routine checks, ensuring equipment and labs stay on schedule. The role offers growth opportunities within a global dairy leader and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and cleans samplers, activators and valves.
• Replaces worn gaskets and o-rings.
• Replaces QMI samplers weekly.
• Inspects and initials silos before reassembling; check titrations document.
• Empties and washes silos every 72 hours.
• Cleans whey separators daily.
• Ensures samples are at the lab as scheduled every two hours.
• Cleans all milk, cream, whey, and blend lines daily.
• Checks silo rotation with Supervisor for pasteurization.
• Maintains tank room cleanliness; hoses rolled up and ports capped.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Dairy Experience preferred

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, New York is hiring a Tank Room Operator to oversee maintenance and sanitization of silos, milk lines, cream lines, blend lines, whey lines, separators and cream tanks. Weekend work is required.

You will perform cleaning, inspections, sampling, and routine checks, ensuring equipment and labs stay on schedule. The role offers growth opportunities within a global dairy leader and a comprehensive benefits program.