Milk Receiving Technician: Quality & Safety

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. operates multiple Midwest dairy plants and produces cheese and dairy products marketed to foodservice, retail, and ingredients customers. This role emphasizes safety, quality control, and efficient product receiving and shipment processes.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, maintaining records, and ensuring GMP compliance. The position supports maintenance, training, and collaboration with lab and cheesemaking teams to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid forklift operator license preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, OSHA desirable.
• Prior dairy plant or food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report safety, food safety, and quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for product receiving and shipments; manage sampling and testing.
• Perform TA tests, inhibitor screening, and cryoscope tests.
• Maintain records and documentation for loads, temps, logs, and notifications.
• Sanitize equipment and maintain CIP systems; oversee milk silos handling.
• Assist lab or cheesemaking staff; support training and shift communications.
• Adhere to safety, GMP policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Recordkeeping

Quality testing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dairy manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. operates multiple Midwest dairy plants and produces cheese and dairy products marketed to foodservice, retail, and ingredients customers. This role emphasizes safety, quality control, and efficient product receiving and shipment processes.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, maintaining records, and ensuring GMP compliance. The position supports maintenance, training, and collaboration with lab and cheesemaking teams to meet regulatory standards.