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Milk Receiving Operator

Emmi Roth
Monroe, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk Receiving Operator position at Emmi Roth?

Who WE Are

We are a leader in the specialty cheese industry serving our consumers by crafting and importing the best cheeses in the world while caring for our employees and our communities.

Who YOU Are

You take pride in the products you produce. You value safety, quality, and consistency. You enjoy a predictable schedule in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You don’t mind learning new things and always strive to do your very best at work. If this sounds like you, we want you to consider joining Emmi Roth!

Job Summary

Milk receiving for cheese production. May assist with the HTST process and whey separation and filtering.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Receive milk from delivery trucks
  • Test milk to insure compliance with ERU and government quality standards
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Communicates with Cheesemakers, Quality Manager, and Production manager on product issues
  • Utilize the JD Edwards system for inventory
  • Attend staff and department meetings
  • Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiencies
  • May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
  • Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury.
  • Complete all required training in a timely manner
  • Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Milk Intake License within 1 year
  • Process flow knowledge of cheesemaking, prep, and packaging
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
  • Basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
  • Experience with JD Edwards software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with automated equipment
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • History of good attendance
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented nature
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • No travel required

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

The Milk Receiving Operator may have to spend up to 8 hours standing, bending, twisting, turning, using arms and hands for reaching, throwing, handling, and manipulating objects, lift items weighing up to 70 pounds (may use buddy lift), need to climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other climbing devices, be able to see naturally or with correction, to safely perform designated tasks.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate.
  • Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, cold environment.
  • Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation.
  • Frequently exposed odors and air particulates related to the cheese make and aging process.

(Occasionally = 1-25% of the time; Frequently = 26-75% of the time; Constantly = 76-100% of the time)

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhausting list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Management may also request other duties as assigned.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the employment relationship with the company is at will. Employment with the company may be terminated at any time by the employee or the company for any reason, with out without notice.

Applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss any specific accommodations required to perform the essential functions of the job, as defined in this job description, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other applicable laws.

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