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MILK RECEIVER

Cacique Foods, LLC., Amarillo, TX, United States


Milk Receiver

The Milk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw milk deliveries, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and accurately documenting all incoming products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity and supporting the production process in a food manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities

Verify tanker seals, temperature, and milk quality upon arrival
Collect and test milk samples for compliance with regulatory and company standards (e.g., antibiotics, temperature, odor)
Operate pumps, valves, and related equipment to transfer milk from tanker to storage silos
Ensure proper sanitation of hoses and connections before and after unloading
Complete receiving logs, quality test records, and inventory updates accurately
Maintain compliance with state and federal dairy regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA)
Clean and sanitize receiving area and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
Follow all food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP guidelines.
Coordinate with drivers, quality assurance, and production teams regarding delivery schedules and issues
Qualifications & Experience:

High school diploma or general education requirement equivalent
Minimum 1 year of dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality testing procedures
Ability to operate pumps, valves, and CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems
Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts
Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely
Requires standing for extended periods and handling heavy hoses.