Summary/Objective
Responsible for the receiving and testing milk from tanker trucks, washing and sanitizing tankers trucks, silos and receiving line in preparation for use in cheese production through defined process in accordance with company quality standards and state/ federal guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank, and compute and record volume of milk received.
Weigh loaded truck on platform scale and records weight on log sheet.
Dip and pour sample of milk from vent hole of truck into bottle for laboratory analysis.
Take temperature of milk, and record data and temperature reading.
Perform antibiotic and other laboratory tests as required.
Transfer milk to tank, read milkflow meter, and record volume pumped on record sheet.
Wash and sanitize tank interior and exterior, receiving lines, and silos
Weigh empty truck and record weight.
Compute difference between loaded and unloaded weights of truck to verify accuracy of meter.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

Additional Responsibilities
1. May perform additional responsibilities directed from management to ensure business operations run smoothly.
2. Promote and follow Rizo Lopez policies and procedures.
3. Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
4. Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
5. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices ,maintain a clean and sanitary work area.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.