Receiving Operator
About the job
- A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- Must be able to obtain a Sampler’s Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
- Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures, including the use of safety equipment.
- Must be able to troubleshoot small problems and discern when issues may require input from higher levels of authority within the corporation.
- Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
- Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
- Basic computational skills, simple mathematics, and reasoning are required.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into the scheduled rotation.
- Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
- Perform clean-in-place procedures for tankers, silos, and line circuits.
- Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, solids-not-fat, and inhibitory substances.
- Perform testing for drug residues according to the current edition of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, temperature checks, titratable acidity, and other testing required by the company or regulatory authorities.
- Take samples to monitor clean-in-place system chemical strengths.
- Monitor testing equipment and replace supplies as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, keeping the milk receiving and silo room ready for United States Department of Agriculture inspection at all times.
- Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities.
- Ensure that raw-product load-out is within specification before load-out.
- Service pumps and valves as needed or according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
- Perform load-out efficiently and sanitarily.
- Aid in training new personnel.
- Immediately report equipment damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions to the foreperson or supervisor.
- Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices rules.
- Maintain responsibility for food safety and food quality.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
About the company
Select Milk Producers is a dairy cooperative in the United States that focuses on producing high-quality milk through a mix of traditional farming and modern technology. It serves large food manufacturers and retailers by delivering milk and dairy products such as cheese and whey protein while upholding animal welfare and environmental stewardship across its member farms. The cooperative structure means member farms contribute to and benefit from shared resources, expertise, and market access, helping the group produce over 9 billion pounds of milk each year. Milk and dairy products are sold to commercial clients, generating revenue through the cooperative’s collective output. The company also promotes transparency and public education by opening its farms to visitors to demonstrate responsible farming practices. Overall, its goal is to provide sustainable, high-quality dairy products while maintaining strong member collaboration and public accountability.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$12M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 14, 2026 dismissal cut Select’s exposure in fairlife false-advertising litigation.
- Westrock expects first milk-based coffee shipments in Q1 2026.
- Settlement approval reduced the New Mexico milk-pricing overhang to a fixed $9.9 million.
What critics are saying
- February 2026 California welfare claims tied Select to Woodcrest abuse allegations.
- The $34.4 million price-fixing settlement signals fragile pricing discipline and regulatory scrutiny.
- A traceability scandal hitting fairlife supply pools threatens retailer contracts and member-farm exits.
What makes Select Milk Producers unique
- Select’s 99-farm Texas-New Mexico cooperative controls milk pools and member sourcing.
- The Littlefield, Texas plant anchors its scaled, value-added milk processing network.
- Westrock joint venture adds aseptic and ESL bottling for branded beverages.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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1%Jim Jones, FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods, resigned from the Agency on February 17, citing the "indiscriminate firing" of food program staff and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s rhetoric toward staff.
Westrock partners with Select Milk, expands capabilities in Conway.
Westrock Coffee Co. and Select Milk Producers announce a joint venture to build a state-of-the-art bottling facility in Littlefield, Texas.
Coca-Cola acquired the remaining stake in Fairlife, which makes ultra-filtered milk and dairy products, from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers, a dairy cooperative, in 2020.