Milk Receiver

Valley Milk, LLC; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Milk, LLC, located in Turlock, CA, is seeking a Milk Receiver to join our on-site processing facility. This full-time role focuses on safely receiving raw milk deliveries, verifying documentation, and performing basic quality checks to ensure product integrity.

You will work closely with production and quality teams to coordinate milk flow, record intake data, and uphold sanitation and food safety standards in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a current Weigher & Sampler license.
• Certified analyst for raw milk antibiotic testing via Charm SL6.
• Ability to perform basic quality testing (antibiotics, TA, DMC, solids, butterfat).
• Experience with milk receiving, dairy ops, or liquid foods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw milk deliveries and verify documentation.
• Monitor transfers, record intake volumes, and report irregularities.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure steady milk flow.
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintain sanitation procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Data recording

Quality testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Charm SL6 method

Weigher & Sampler license

Handheld data devices

Job description

Company Description

Valley Milk, LLC is a vertically integrated dairy ingredient processor based in Turlock, CA, founded in 2017 by multi-generational Central Valley dairy families, nutritionists, and veterinarians. Commercial operations began in 2018 at a newly constructed, state-of-the-art milk powder processing facility supplied by 18 nearby dairy farms, ensuring a close farm-to-powder supply chain. The company produces non-fat dry milk, skim milk powder, whole milk powder, cream, and anhydrous milk fat (AMF), with capacity to process millions of pounds of milk per day. Built with world-class engineering and recognized as the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year, the facility sits on a 30-acre site designed for future expansion. Valley Milk’s culture is grounded in integrity, respect, innovation, a healthy and safe work environment, and strong commitment to customers.

Role Description

The Milk Receiver is a full-time, on-site role located at Valley Milk’s processing facility in Turlock, CA. This position is responsible for safely receiving raw milk deliveries from supplier farms, verifying documentation, and performing basic quality and temperature checks to ensure product integrity. Day-to-day tasks include connecting tankers to unloading systems, monitoring transfer operations, recording accurate intake volumes, and following established sanitation, safety, and food quality procedures. The Milk Receiver works closely with production and quality teams to coordinate milk flow, report irregularities, and help maintain consistent supply for processing schedules. The role involves regular equipment inspections, adherence to regulatory and company standards, and support of a clean, organized receiving area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Proficient in basic math and reading comprehension.
• Must possess a current Weigher & Sampler license.
• Must be able to complete and maintain certification as an approved analyst for raw milk antibiotic testing using the Charm SL6 method through the California Department of Agriculture.
• Ability to perform basic quality testing, including but not limited to antibiotics, TA, DMC, total solids %, butterfat %, and solids non-fat %, using direct-reading instruments and devices that do not require interpretation.
• Understand the milk receiving process and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise. Ability to work with tanker trucks, pumps, hoses, valves, and other milk receiving equipment, including basic troubleshooting and routine checks.
• Comfort recording data accurately, using basic computer systems or handheld devices, and following documented procedures and logs.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements (such as HACCP, GMPs, and plant safety policies).
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and communication skills to coordinate with drivers, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs, work around moving equipment, and lift or move moderate weights as needed.
• Experience in dairy, food processing, agriculture, or a related manufacturing environment is preferred but not required. Prior experience in milk receiving, dairy operations, or liquid food handling is a plus.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including potential weekends, holidays, and overtime, based on production and receiving schedules.