MILK RECEIVER

CACIQUE LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CACIQUE LLC is seeking a Milk Receiver to ensure incoming raw milk meets quality and safety standards and is accurately documented to support production.

You will verify tanker seals, test samples for antibiotics and temperature, operate pumps and CIP systems, maintain logs, and coordinate with drivers, QA, and production in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures.
• Ability to operate pumps, valves, and CIP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Verify tanker seals, temperature, and milk quality on arrival.
• Collect and test milk samples for regulatory and company standards.
• Transfer milk from tanker to storage silos using pumps and valves.
• Sanitize hoses and connections before and after unloading.
• Record receiving logs, quality tests, and inventory accurately.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/USDA dairy regulations.
• Clean and sanitize receiving area and equipment per SOP.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety guidelines.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with drivers, QA, and production.

Skills

Dairy production experience

Food safety knowledge

Pumps & CIP operation

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CIP systems

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and accurately documenting all incoming products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity and supporting the production process in a food manufacturing facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify tanker seals, temperature, and milk quality upon arrival
• Collect and test milk samples for compliance with regulatory and company standards (e.g., antibiotics, temperature, odor)
• Operate pumps, valves, and related equipment to transfer milk from tanker to storage silos
• Ensure proper sanitation of hoses and connections before and after unloading
• Complete receiving logs, quality test records, and inventory updates accurately
• Maintain compliance with state and federal dairy regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA)
• Clean and sanitize receiving area and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Follow all food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP guidelines.
• Coordinate with drivers, quality assurance, and production teams regarding delivery schedules and issues

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education requirement equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures
• Ability to operate pumps, valves, and CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

1. Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing,work around loud machinery and moving parts
2. Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
3. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely
4. Requires standing for extended periods and handling heavy hoses.