Milk Receiving & QA Technician – Day Shift

Valley Milk, LLC; 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

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.