MILK RECEIVER

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Educational Reimbursement

Paid time off

Free cheese

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Joseph Gallo Farms seeks a Production/Milk Receiving Operator to safely run related equipment and ensure consistent product quality. The role involves collecting milk samples, unloading milk, handling cream, and maintaining equipment sanitation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and at least 1 year of experience. Eligible for General Samplers and Weighers license; team player with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)
• Minimum 1 year work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a team player and the ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain General Samplers and Weighers license

Responsibilities

• Collect Milk Samples from Tankers
• Conduct SLBL Test on incoming milk
• Unload milk from tankers into Silos
• Loading of Cream
• Transferring of Milk/Cream from and to Silos and other equipment
• Monitor and operate raw whey equipment
• Transferring of raw whey from and to Silos and other equipment
• Transfer Separated whey to Protein
• Communicate with Protein about Whey
• CIP and sanitation of equipment related to Milk and Whey EX: Tankers, Silos, and Lines
• Cleaning of floors, walls, tools, etc.
• Knowledge and practice of Chemical safety, workplace safety, and GMPs
• Routine inspections of all working parts.
• Keep accurate records
• Milk Receiving entries in NAV

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire – top‑notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full‑time employees and their dependents.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Summary of Functions

Primary responsibilities are to safely run related equipment with the goal of producing consistent quality product.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect Milk Samples from Tankers
• Conduct SLBL Test on incoming milk
• Unload milk from tankers into Silos
• Loading of Cream
• Transferring of Milk/Cream from and to Silos and other equipment
• Monitor and operate raw whey equipment
• Transferring of raw whey from and to Silos and other equipment
• Transfer Separated whey to Protein
• Communicate with Protein about Whey
• CIP and sanitation of equipment related to Milk and Whey EX: Tankers, Silos, and Lines
• Cleaning of floors, walls, tools, etc.
• Knowledge and practice of Chemical safety, workplace safety, and GMPs
• Routine inspections of all working parts.
• Keep accurate records
• Milk Receiving entries in NAV

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities

Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.

Comply with GMPs in the plant.

Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.

Organizational Relationships

Position reports to the Production Supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)
• Minimum 1 year work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a team player and the ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain General Samplers and Weighers license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb stairs.
• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work in a cold storage environment with regular trips to manufacturing and warehouse centers.
• Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO