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Milo's Tea Company

Milo's Tea Company

201-500 employees

Manufactures fresh-brewed teas and lemonades nationwide

No salary listed

Tulsa, OK, USA

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Requirements
  • Have either a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Be able to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence and perform basic mathematical functions.
  • Be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to stand, kneel, and bend for an extended period of time.
  • Be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
  • Stay at the work station for five continuous hours.
  • Use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear; stand, walk, stoop, or kneel; and work in an environment with moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, occasional extreme cold, and moderate to loud noise.
Responsibilities
  • Complete the pre-shift brew setup process and ensure machines are ready for operation.
  • Immediately report machine or product deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
  • Perform brew rinse procedures and properly reassemble piping as required.
  • Manage bottle-cut procedures and communicate with assigned areas of production.
  • Ensure beverages are brewed with strict adherence to scheduled run times.
  • Disassemble and assemble piping to route brewed tea to the correct storage tank.
  • Routinely monitor temperature and pressure gauges.
  • Brew beverages that meet ingredient specifications, quality standards, and health requirements.
  • Perform clean-in-place procedures for all tanks and piping after the production run.
  • Ensure finished products are routed to the appropriate filling tanks.
  • Maintain current Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points charts and required brew paperwork.
  • Uphold and participate in Corporate Responsibility programming, including recycling, social advocacy, and volunteering opportunities.
  • Participate in Milo’s environmental, social, and corporate governance responsibilities.
  • Perform duties related to food safety and quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Milo’s Tea Company makes and sells fresh-brewed teas and all-natural lemonade across the United States. Its products are created using natural ingredients and are brewed fresh, with no acids, colors, or preservatives added. The company markets and distributes these beverages through various channels, maintaining a family-owned, Women’s Business Enterprise identity. What sets Milo’s apart from competitors is its adherence to the founder’s vision—high-quality, natural ingredients, real taste, and a commitment to simplicity, with the “Taste the Difference” promise. The company’s goal is to deliver consistently flavorful drinks that reflect its founding values and brand integrity, while expanding reach to more customers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bessemer, Alabama

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • May 18, 2026 Peach Sweet Tea launched at Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, Ingles, Hy-Vee.
  • The July 2026 Birmingham center adds 50 jobs and improves on-time, in-full service.
  • Expansion since 2020 totals almost $400 million, tripling capacity and widening national distribution.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 Homewood closure eliminated operations and shifted jobs, signaling consolidation pressure.
  • August 7, 2025 C.K.S. Packaging contract suit threatens cash, management time, and suppliers.
  • If Walmart demand drops after September 2026, new Birmingham capacity sits underutilized.

What makes Milo's Tea Company unique

  • America’s #1 refrigerated tea, sold in 62,000 retail locations nationwide, anchors Milo’s brand.
  • Family-owned, certified women-owned, TRUE Platinum zero-waste manufacturing strengthens retailer and employer appeal.
  • July 15, 2026 Birmingham distribution center deepens Alabama manufacturing-logistics integration near Bessemer.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Paid Volunteer Time

Care Relief Fund

Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 14th, 2026
Milo's Tea opens $400M fourth facility in six years with new 150,000 sq ft Alabama distribution centre

Milo's Tea Company has opened a 150,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution centre in Birmingham, Alabama, marking nearly $400 million in domestic manufacturing investment since 2019. The facility employs approximately 50 people and is the company's fourth major facility investment since 2020. The family-owned business, which produces America's top-selling refrigerated tea, has more than tripled its production capacity during this period. Previous investments include a $150 million facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2020, a $200 million facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2025, and expansion of its Bessemer, Alabama operation from 30,000 to over 200,000 square feet. These investments have created more than 500 new positions across Alabama, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Milo's is a certified women-owned business and TRUE Platinum-certified zero waste manufacturer.

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
May 30th, 2026
Milo's adds LTO Peach Sweet Tea to summer lineup.

Milo's adds LTO Peach Sweet Tea to summer lineup. May 30, 2026 Nothing says summer like peach and sweet tea, and thanks to Milo's Tea Company Inc., Peach Sweet Tea just got a whole lot better! The third-generation, family-owned, and women run company has released a limited-edition Peach Sweet Tea that delivers the smooth, classic sweet tea taste fans love, perfectly balanced with a hint of juicy peach flavor. Because it's made with 100% natural ingredients and no acids or preservatives families can feel good about choosing, enjoying, and sharing Milo's this summer. Milo's Peach Sweet Tea is now available at Walmart stores nationwide, as well as select local grocers including Piggly Wiggly, Ingles, and Hy-Vee, through September. The flavor will be available in gallon sizes with suggested retail prices starting at $4.49. About Milo's Tea Company Milo's Tea Company is a family-owned, certified women-owned business crafting delicious, high-quality, fresh beverages since 1946. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Milo's has been brewing the best tasting, closest-to-homemade iced teas and lemonades for three generations and counting. The company has established itself as the No. 1 selling refrigerated tea1 and the fastest-growing lemonade2 brand in America using only a few real ingredients. The company's delicious beverages are available in all 50 states across 55,000 retail locations. Milo's has four manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Bessemer and Homewood, Alabama; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Spartanburg, South Carolina - its newest and largest facility that opened in 2024. Milo's invests in sustainable manufacturing practices, focusing on excellent water stewardship, carbon reduction, and waste recycling and reduction, with the company achieving TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification in 2020. Milo's also donates at least 1% of its annual profits to organizations pursuing Education and Advancement for All, Protecting the Planet for Future Generations, and Community Disaster Relief. Milo's People First culture was recognized nationally in 2024 for being the #3 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY To unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In

Trend Hunter
May 21st, 2025
Real Ingredient-Focused Beverages

Milo's Tea Company has announced the launch of three new beverages - 'Strawberry Lemonade,' 'Raspberry Lemonade,' and 'Lemon Sweet Tea' - marking a refreshing expansion of its beloved product line.

PR Newswire
Apr 22nd, 2025
Milo's Tea Company Opens Fourth Facility in Spartanburg, S.C., Expanding Manufacturing Footprint, Creating 200 Highly Skilled U.S. Jobs

Milo's Tea Company opens fourth facility in Spartanburg, S.C., expanding manufacturing footprint, creating 200 highly skilled U.S. Jobs.

Upstate Business Journal
Jan 9th, 2025
Spartanburg area notes: Nestle plans $150M expansion in Cherokee County

Milo's Tea announces $53M expansion of Spartanburg County facility.