Milk Receiver/Operator

AgriMark; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time 128 hours

Job summary

Agri-Mark is hiring a Milk Receiver/Operator for a full-time 2nd shift (10am-6pm) in Middlebury, VT. You will unload trucks, sample milk, and perform lab checks to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires physical work, teamwork, and accurate record-keeping. Starting wage is $26.15 per hour with night differential; opportunities for raises and internal growth exist, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with a small team and drivers.
• Ability to perform sampling, temperature checks, and basic lab analysis.
• Strong adherence to safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Unload milk trucks and sample milk per requirements.
• Perform CIP cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into computer systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Lab analysis

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Documentation

Job description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so.This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery a full‑time (40 hours/week) opening as a second shift (10am-6pm) Milk Receiver/Operator. $26.15 starting rate with 7-10% night differential added to base pay based on specific hours worked. Eligible for increases every 6 months for the first two years of employment.

This position works as part of a team, and individually to clear and unload the milk trucks that come into the plant. This includes proper sampling, temperature, laboratory analysis, unloading, loading, and storage of milk, cream, or other blends consistent with governmental regulation. Maintains facilities in a sanitary manner to include Clean In Place (CIP) washing of equipment and cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings and other non‑contact surfaces. Training will be provided.

This is an active, physical job -- worker will make hose/pipe connections, work on a catwalk and environment may be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

A key role within this position is to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a small team and drivers and provide guidance to trainees and co‑workers. Ensuring accurate records are maintained properly is essential. Computer work is essential for this role. Must have demonstrated solid judgment abilities. Work flexibility is a must including the willingness to work overtime on occasion.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.

10 paid holidays, with 6 of those being paid at 1.5x salary if you work them! 128 hours of accrued vacation/sick time to start.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV‑related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.