CIP Operator 2nd shift

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CIP Operator

Model Dairy a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for a CIP Operator. This position is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the product and process are both clean and sterile.

Essential Functions:

• 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 the 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 start-up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughout, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with exposure to dust, gas or fumes and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Model Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

Model Dairy is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Model Dairy participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.80 - $23.48 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All team members, visitors, customers are required to follow company Mask Policy, we sanitize all work stations, temperature checks, complete daily COVID-19 questionnaire.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location