CIP OPERATOR

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instructions
• Operate the CIP (clean-in-place) system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines
• Complete basic preventive maintenance of gaskets, seals, “O” rings, plates, etc., on all product contact surfaces as needed by the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Perform record keeping items such as, but not limited to, identifying cleaning cycle times on charts, measuring cleaning concentration, examining flow rates, assessing heat up temperature, and sanitizing by chemical strengths
• Complete basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment
• Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves, and clamps before starting up
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing
• Achieve clear, legible, and accurate documentation of paperwork in accordance with SOP’s
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report food safety and quality issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all health and safety regulations
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations