Sanitation Technician

About the role

Proper sanitation of machinery and equipment throughout the production room.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds
• Clean and sanitize drains
• Complete drain logs
• Clean outside of starter and product tanks
• Clean and foam floors as needed
• Clean brine surge tanks whenever required
• Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
• Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete special cleaning projects (e.g., passivation of equipment)
• Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals
• Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily
• Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels
• Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all state and federal health and safety regulations
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training (e.g., Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF)
• Monitor and take corrective actions for critical control points as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and turned in promptly

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education
• Must be able to work with all required PPE when using chemicals
• Must be able to complete all required documents correctly
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment when required
• Must be able to complete all duties in a timely manner as required by production schedule
• Must have a flexible schedule (no set start time)
• Must be able to push and pull mold carts during mold changes and hand cleaning of the molds
• Must be able to remove and load molds from the RMC
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Pay

$21.60 - $26.00 per hour based on experience (includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM). Paid overtime.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid AD&D, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
• 144 hours of paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time