Dairy Contract Milk Hauler Checklist
A dairy contract milk hauler checklist for farms to prepare milk storage and access for the pickup driver and confirm records are ready for each pickup.
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What is on this checklist
- Driveway and lane clear
- Milk house accessible
- Tank clean and agitator ready
- Cooling confirmed
- Sampling area ready
- Hose connection clean
- Records and tank readings ready
- Treated milk kept out
- Hauler concerns noted
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FDA and USDA Dairy Market News.
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