Milk Intake Receiver 1st Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses (up to 6% of wages)

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Gehl Food & Beverage is seeking a Milk Intake Receiver (1st shift) in Germantown, WI. The role reports to the Batching Manager and includes unloading deliveries, inspecting goods, and logging inventory data to ensure accurate stock levels.

You will operate forklifts, follow GMPs, and maintain clean intake areas while collaborating with the batching team. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical calculation skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, detail orientation and observational skills.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting diversity.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and processing incoming deliveries, transferring materials into storage silos or bays.
• Record weights, measurements, and inventory data on bills of lading or digital tracking systems.
• Check product quality, temperature, weight, and for damaged goods; inspect goods against purchase orders.
• Clean and sanitize intake areas and equipment following GMPs and health regulations.
• Monitor inventory and production levels to support efficient operations.
• Safely operate forklifts to move materials and finished goods.

Skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Written and reading English

Fast-paced work

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Germantown, WI

Milk Intake Receiver | 1st Shift

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Pay

$24.50/hr.

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:
• Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer

• Full-time - stable hours - no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work - discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Prove continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Batching Manager, the Milk/Intake Receiver manages incoming shipments, inspects delivered goods, and logs inventory data. This position is also responsible for checking items against purchase orders, sorting freight, and operating equipment like forklifts.

What You'll Do

• Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Unloading & Processing: Receive incoming deliveries, trucks, or liquid tankers and transfer materials into storage silos or warehouse bays.
• Testing & Inspection: Check product or shipment temperature, weight, quality composition, and check for damaged goods.
• Documentation: Record weights, measurements, and inventory data on bills of lading or digital tracking systems.
• Sanitation & Safety: Clean and sanitize intake areas, lines, or equipment (CIP processes) while following health regulations.
• Cooler Ingredient Ordering and Organizing (First Expired First Out).
• Collaborate with Batching and Q&A.
• Identify urgent situations and provide immediate support or intervention.
• Ensure cheese orders are properly organized for the upcoming day.
• Monitor and review inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions.
• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary.
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Ensure compliance with and ensure adherence to all safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices and that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.
• Act with honesty, accountability, and respect in every decision and interaction. Support a culture of integrity by speaking up and taking action when practices, behaviors, or risks may negatively affect our people, our customers, our community, our environment, or the business.
• Perform job responsibilities and other duties, as assigned, in full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including accurate and thorough documentation and execution of tasks.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, detail orientation and observational skills.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting diversity.