MILK RECEIVING OPERATOR

AMPI; Town of Freeman (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

AMPI is seeking a Production Operative Worker at Freeman to support dairy processing operations. You will work on-site, perform sampling, ensure quality and sanitation, and help maintain records while following safety and GMP guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, and ability to operate equipment. AMPI offers solid pay and benefits including PTO, 401k, health and other coverages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to follow GMP, safety and sanitation policies.
• Ability to perform duties in a dairy processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Report safety, food safety and quality issues to management.
• Sample and receive bulk milk; ensure PMO compliance.
• Operate CIP tankers, receiving lines, and storage silos; document records.
• Assist maintenance and provide training support to new employees.

Skills

Food safety

Quality control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Production Operative Workers

Requisition Number: MILKR004061

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Freeman
Freeman, SD 57029, USA

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

• All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
• This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
• Sampling and receiving of bulk milk. Must be licensed by SDDA to sample milk
• Confirm quality tests on raw milk in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all policies and procedures for the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) are followed.
• CIP tankers, receiving lines, and storage silos.
• Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
• Ability to drive trucks in and out of receiving bay as needed.
• Performing preventative maintenance and master sanitation tasks.
• Keep floors, drain troughs, and drain pits properly cleaned.
• Constantly look for continuous improvement and process improvement and communicate.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment and supplies in your work areas.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping
• Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation and site policies.
• Assists with training new employees;
• Provides assistance to the maintenance personnel, when needed, for machine repairs or troubleshooting;
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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