Milk Receiver Days

Valley Milk; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Milk, LLC in Turlock, CA is seeking an experienced lab/production technician to receive raw milk, sample for quality testing, and manage CIP cleaning of bulk tankers. The role requires strict adherence to GMP, FDA PMO, and CA regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include documenting each step, operating weighing and sampling equipment, and coordinating with the wet process team to ensure safe, compliant milk handling and testing per schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in basic math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to use direct reading instruments and devices.
• Perform basic quality testing including antibiotics, TA, DMC, total solids %, butterfat %, and solids non-fat %.
• Understand the receiving process to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Must possess current Weigher & Sampler license for this position.
• Certification as an approved analyst for raw milk antibiotic testing (Charm SL6) per CA Dept of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw milk based on the daily schedule and assist with cream load-outs and CIP’ing of bulk tankers.
• Sample all incoming raw milk tankers for quality testing as required.
• Review and maintain records for General Laboratory requirements per FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
• Scale tankers in/out and complete required documentation.
• Load/unload raw milk tankers and load cream tankers with documentation.
• Perform CIP on raw milk silos and receiving line circuits and record keeping.
• CIP day-tanks and CIP systems; check and monitor.
• Communicate with wet process operator as required.
• Perform tests on raw milk samples for butterfat and total solids.
• Follow GMP and safety regulations; maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Quality testing

Troubleshooting receiving process

Weigher & Sampler license

Charm SL6 method certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Weighing scales

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Valley Milk, LLC - Turlock, CA 95380, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, Receive raw milk based on the daily schedule, assist with cream load-outs, and CIP’ing of bulk tankers.

Job Duties

• Sample all incoming raw milk tankers for the purpose of performing quality testing as required
• Review and maintain records pertaining to "General Laboratory" requirements in accordance with
• Understand, follow, and complete all Charm SL6 procedures and documentation set forth by the FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, meeting Michigan Department of Agriculture regulatory agency supervision.
• Scale tankers in/ out; complete documentation as required.
• Load/ Unload raw milk tankers; complete documentation as required. Load Cream tankers; complete documentation as required.
• all bulk tankers; perform manual cleaning as necessary. Complete all related documentation including wash tag PMO requirements
• CIP raw milk silos and receiving line circuits as required; perform manual cleaning as necessary
• Complete all related documentation including CIP charts PMO
• Check, fill and monitor CIP day-tanks and CIP systems as necessary
• Communicate with wet process operator as required.
• Complete testing of raw milk samples for % butterfat, % total solids
• Perform general housekeeping duties and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks as necessary
• Perform limited maintenance as required
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position
• Follow all Valley Milk GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
• Follow all safety regulations.
• Ensure and maintain compliance to all regulatory, food safety, GMPs, EPA, OSHA, FDA, CDFA, and SQF requirements
• Satisfactory complete all required annual safety requirements: including bloodborne pathogens, lock out/tag out, dust control, etc
• Perform other tasks as required

Qualifications: Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Proficient in basic math and reading comprehension. Ability to use direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Perform basic quality testing as necessary, including but not limited to; antibiotics, TA, DMC, total solids %, butterfat %, and solids non-fat %.
• Understand the receiving process to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Must posses current Weigher & Sampler license to hold this position.
• 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