Milk
Milk Gathering Plant Manager; Milk Laboratory Technician;
Milk Receiver; Milk Tester; Certified Milk Inspector
Description:
A Milk Gathering Plant Manager, also known as a Processing Plant Superintendent, manages a milk-gathering-station, factory or plant.
A Milk Laboratory Technician takes samples of milk and/or cream; determines weight or volume of milk and/or cream; makes bacterial counts of milk and/ or cream.
A Milk Receiver samples milk and determines the weight or volume of a producer's milk.
A Milk Tester tests milk and/or cream to determine milk fat content.
A Certified Milk Inspector is a private industry worker who is licensed to conduct dairy farm inspections.
Licensing Requirements:
An applicant must file an application for licensure with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets in order to become licensed as a Milk Gathering Plant Manager, Milk Laboratory Technician, Milk Receiver, Milk Tester, or Certified Milk Inspector.
Age Requirement:
There is no minimum age requirement.
Education and Experience:
There are no minimum education and experience requirements.
Fees:
Milk Receiver, Milk Laboratory Technician and Milk Tester
$5 -- Initial Application/License (valid for 5-year term)
$2 -- Annual Renewal
Milk Gathering Plant Manager and Certified Milk Inspector - no fee.
Examination Requirements:
Must pass both a written and practical laboratory test.
Examination Description:
Passing criteria: 75 percent on written; satisfactory technique in performing analysis.
Licenses Issued and Active:
As of July 1, 2010, there were 4,592 active licenses for these occupations.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services
10B Airline Drive
Albany, New York 12235
Phone: (518) 457-1772
Fax: (518) 485-8730
E-mail: info@agmkt.state.ny.us
Standard Occupational Classification:
45-2011 - Agricultural Inspectors
45-2041 - Graders, Sorters, Agricultural Products
19-4011.02 - Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
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Additional Information:
Standard Method for Examination of Dairy Products, available from the following association:
American Public Health Association
1015 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-2605
Phone: (202) 789-5600
Fax: (202) 789-5661