Milk Receiving Operator (Grade 5)

Chobani; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits with PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Milk Receiving Operator (Grade 5) on C Shift (6:00PM-6:30AM, every other weekend). The role ensures milk quality and safety for yogurt production, with responsibilities spanning truck inspection, sanitation, lab testing and GMP compliance.

Starting pay is $22.50/hour with quarterly bonus incentives, strong benefits, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and employee recognition programs. Full-time with generous PTO and 401(k) options are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 or more months of experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all raw milk trucks on arrival, make sure all vents and lids are properly in place, check smell and color, check temperature and take samples from each compartment.
• Wash trucks including cleaning lids and vents, hook up hoses for wash system and run wash.
• Perform beta-lactam test in lab and fill in all required paperwork.
• Wash and load the cream trucks, hook up all required hoses and pull the required samples.
• Wash both the raw and cream silos.
• Direct trucks into open bays.
• Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Production experience

Quality inspection

Lab testing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Milk Receiving Operator (Grade 5) - C Shift (6:00PM-6:30AM, Every Other Weekend Required)

The Milk Receiving Operator ensures the milk that is received meets the quality and safety standards to use for yogurt production.

• $22.50/hour minimum with Quarterly Bonus incentives
• Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements
• Employee Recognition Programs

Responsibilities

• Inspect all raw milk trucks on arrival, make sure all vents and lids are properly in place, check smell and color, check temperature and take samples from each compartment
• Wash trucks including cleaning lids and vents, hook up hoses for wash system and run wash.
• Perform beta-lactam test in lab and fill in all required paperwork
• Wash and load the cream trucks, hook up all required hoses and pull the required samples.
• Wash both the raw and cream silos
• Direct trucks into open bays
• Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 or more months of experience in a production environment

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is$24.25-$30.75, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.