CIP/Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift

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.
• Complete 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.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks to include cleaning floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment.
• Perform pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces, including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves, and clamps, before start-up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect the required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed with all required information in a clear, legible, and accurate format.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput, and use for troubleshooting when necessary.
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Clean, Quality, CIP, COP, or sanitation experience preferred
• Must be able to dismantle, clean, and reassemble machine parts
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Able to work in a wet environment with exposure to dust, gas or fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to allergens
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment