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Valley Milk LLC

Milk Receiving Operator

Turlock, CA

$23 - $28/hr

Receive and unload raw milk tankers safely and efficiently Verify tanker documentation, seals, manifests, and wash tags Collect milk samples for laboratory testing Monitor milk temperatures and ...

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Lab Technician

Carbondale, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Purpose The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for testing both raw and processed fluid milk products and operating the modern testing equipment. Applicants must be able to communicate and ...

CACIQUE LLC

MILK RECEIVER

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with ... Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures * Ability to operate pumps ...

California Dairies, Inc.

Receiver, Milk

Turlock, CA · On-site

Responsible for CCP # 102 Drug Residue Testing. Runs all necessary controls and calibrations for ... Disconnects the transfer hose after pumping milk. * Performs solution strength tests on the CIP ...

CACIQUE LLC

MILK RECEIVER

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with ... Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures * Ability to operate pumps ...

Dairy Maid Dairy

Raw Milk Receiver

Frederick, MD · On-site

Gather samples of raw milk from tanker for testing of product * Weigh tanker on scales. Check to ensure proper temperature of milk and record weight and temperature reading * Report any food safety ...

Guida's Dairy

Raw Milk Receiver

Frederick, MD · On-site

Gather samples of raw milk from tanker for testing of product * Weigh tanker on scales. Check to ensure proper temperature of milk and record weight and temperature reading * Report any food safety ...

Dairy Maid Dairy

Raw Milk Receiver

Frederick, MD

Gather samples of raw milk from tanker for testing of product * Weigh tanker on scales. Check to ensure proper temperature of milk and record weight and temperature reading * Report any food safety ...

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Raw Milk Receiver: 2nd Shift Tues - Saturday

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Londonderry, NH • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Lactalis USA rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Raw Processor based in Londonderry, NH.

The Raw Processor will be responsible for receiving, testing, and separating raw milk. Input test results and milk load data into SAP. Perform all raw CIPs and periodic cleaning in support of department needs, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Receive raw milk and standardize it to quality specifications

Scale all incoming and outgoing milk loads

Operate, troubleshoot, and clean the milk separator

Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing

Receive liquid chemical trucks

Perform all raw CIPs and cleaning of equipment

Perform all raw preventive maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality

Perform Whey and Cream load-outs according to schedule

Record all milk and truckload data in SAP

Program Human -Machine Interface (HMI) to support tasks

Separate raw milk as required to support batching needs

Always follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Follow all Lockout/Tag out procedures

Practice good housekeeping

Perform other duties as assigned


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Strong math skills

Good hand and eye coordination

Able to stand for long periods of time

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Ability to work flexible hours if needed for coverage


Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong math skills

Basic knowledge of computer operation

Stand for long periods of time

Able to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Proficient in the English language


Schedule

  • 8 Hour Shift
  • Tuesday - Saturday, 2 pm - 10:30 pm

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.


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