Milk Receiving Operator - Quality & Safety Technician

Mill Haven Foods LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Select Milk Producers, Inc. is a leading dairy cooperative with a network of subsidiaries, including Mill Haven Foods.

This role focuses on receiving milk and other products, maintaining a clean, safe work area, and performing critical testing and CIP-related duties in a dairy processing environment. Position emphasizes adherence to PMO guidelines, food safety, and quality, with opportunities to train new staff and contribute to continuous improvement within the plant.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Must be able to troubleshoot small problems and know when to escalate.
• Basic math skills and reasoning are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming products that meet standards.
• CIP of Tankers, Silos, and line circuits.
• Take samples for bacteria, butterfat, SNF, inhibitors.
• Perform testing for drug residues, temperature, acidity.
• Monitor CIP system and testing equipment.
• Maintain USDA inspection readiness in milk receiving area.
• Complete housekeeping and load-out within specifications.
• Support training of new personnel and safety compliance.

Skills

Safety procedures

Operate equipment

Troubleshooting

Ask for assistance

Basic math

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Select Milk Producers, Inc. is a leading dairy cooperative with a network of subsidiaries, including Mill Haven Foods.

This role focuses on receiving milk and other products, maintaining a clean, safe work area, and performing critical testing and CIP-related duties in a dairy processing environment. Position emphasizes adherence to PMO guidelines, food safety, and quality, with opportunities to train new staff and contribute to continuous improvement within the plant.