This job description is to outline the responsibilities and daily tasks of the Milk Receiving Operator. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.
- Ensure that safety is number one priority and that all safety policies are followed
- Taking samples and visually inspecting all milk trucks to be unloaded
- Ensure accurate input of milk ticker entries
- Ensure that trucks are unloaded/loaded safely and efficiently
- Ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed safely and efficiently
- Keep truck bays clean and clear so that trucks can move in and out efficiently
- Keep track of cleaning timers for silos so that they are washed in a timely manner
- Hook up silos for CIP in a safe and timely manner
- Work closely with the QA team for sample results
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Milk Receiving Operators to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Support training, coaching, and onboarding of Milk Receiving Operators to ensure team members understand standard work, safety expectations, GMPs, and department procedures.
- Help coordinate shift priorities, coverage, and workflow to meet business needs and support efficient milk receiving operations.
- Act as a point of contact for operators by answering process questions, reinforcing expectations, and escalating concerns to leadership when needed.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment by modeling Chobani values and encouraging consistent performance across the team.
- Demonstrate and reinforce Chobani’s core competencies by leading with accountability, communicating effectively, supporting collaboration, driving results, and modeling respectful and professional behavior.
- Make sure all GMPs are followed
- Monitor and ensure all data is entered in Safety Chain
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Cross trained to operate and run scale house as needed per business needs.
- Dairy experience preferred
- SAP Experience preferred
- Basic math and computer skills
- Able to multi-task
- Trouble shooting skills
- Good communication skills
- Understand and follow GMPs
- Walking on wet floors
- Be able to lift 75 lbs
- Serve as back up in the absence Milk Receiving Operator
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $27.75 - $37.25, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.
