Milk Receiver

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Milk Receiver to unload milk tankers and maintain a food-safe environment. You will perform CIP, cleaning, and routine maintenance while ensuring quality testing and accurate records.

The role requires strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP, and GMP policies, with a DAY shift from 6:00am to 6:00pm on a 12‑hour schedule and full‑time employment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with GMP and food safety standards.
• Able to read and follow SOPs precisely.
• Capable of CIP and sanitation procedures.
• Good math and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload milk tankers efficiently into silos.
• Perform CIP on tankers and receiving lines, and sanitize as required.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure quality testing and procedures precede unloading.
• Coordinate tanker traffic with Yard Foreman and Drivers.
• Maintain accurate and legible records and reports.
• Follow SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and GMP policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP

Equipment Safety

SOP Reading

Shift Work

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Plant - Tempe, AZ 85282

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.50 - $22.50 Hourly

Job Shift: DAY (12hr) - 6:00am-6:00pm

Job Summary/Objective

As a Milk Receiver, you will play a vital role in unloading milk tankers efficiently and maintaining a food-safe environment. Responsibilities include CIP, routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Ensure quality testing, coordinate tanker traffic, and maintain accurate records while strictly adhering to SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and UDA policies for quality, safety, and GMP.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Efficiently unloading milk tankers into silos.
• Perform CIP on all milk tankers and receiving lines. Perform routine mechanical/manual cleaning and sanitation to maintain a food safe environment.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of equipment. 2
• Ensure all quality testing and procedures are completed before unloading tankers.
• Coordinate tanker traffic with Yard Foreman and Drivers.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines.
• Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Other duties as required.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

• None
• Minimal
• Moderate
• High

General Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize

Experience

• Knowledge of food manufacturing practices.
• Basic computer and math skills

Education/Certifications

Required

Preferred

Education (degree/certifications)

High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent

Work Environment & Demands

Physical Demands

• Sitting for limited periods of time
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
• Ability to climb stairs
• Some lifting, up to 25 pounds

Environment

• Office environment
• Production floor
• Able to work 12‑hour shifts