Receiver

Aurora Organic Dairy; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Receiver to handle incoming raw milk, ensure it meets organic standards, and maintain records for compliance. You will work on the plant floor in a cool environment, coordinating with processors and lab staff to ensure accurate testing and safe handling.

A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, with dairy experience a plus. The role emphasizes strict adherence to HACCP/SQF programs and meticulous log maintenance, contributing to

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Raw receiving experience is a plus.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to drive yard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw milk and transfer it from tankers to plant silos.
• Test milk attributes to ensure compliance with organic and industry standards.
• Maintain state and federal documentation and required logs.
• Follow milk handling procedures when unloading and transferring milk.
• Adhere to cleaning and safety procedures for tankers and receiving systems.
• Work with processor and lab personnel during receiving and cleaning operations.

Skills

Organization/Planning

Team Player

Communication

Judgment/Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Aurora Organic Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

About Aurora Organic Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Purpose

The Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk, transferring it from tankers to plant holding silos. They will test attributes of the milk to ensure it meets organic and industry standards and maintain state and federal documentation.

Essential Responsibilities

All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.

Follow proper milk handling procedures when unloading and transferring milk.

• Perform state and company required quality tests through state certified sampling/analysis. Including components, antibiotic, TA, sensory tests.
• Rotate clean/empty tankers and full tankers.
• Maintain and complete required logs and documentation.
• Follow proper procedures when loading a tanker for cream load out including cream component testing.
• Adhere to directed cleaning procedures for tankers and receiving system.

Other Required Responsibilities

• Pass and maintain state certification for milk/cream sampling.
• Work closely with Processor and lab personnel when receiving and cleaning tankers.

As directed by Production Supervisor or Foreman.

Competencies Required For Success

• Organization/Planning
• Team Player
• Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making

Knowledge And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Raw receiving experience a plus.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a dual axle yard dog to rotate tankers.
• Detail oriented team member with a strong, honest work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Follow established safety procedures.
• Have a thorough understanding of the receiving process in case the automated system is down and transferring needs to be manually.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor working in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34-38 degrees will be a requirement. Standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, repetitive stooping, repetitive reaching with arms and repetitive grasping with hands and fingers. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment working around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks, and tankers.

EEOC

Aurora Organic Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, consistent with applicable law.