CIP Operator 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Nashville, TN

44d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Purity Dairies is looking for a CIP Operator for our Nashville facility. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit package, great growth opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for you and your family. The schedule will be M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm and Saturdays as needed. Come join the best team in town!! GENERAL PURPOSE Complete proper clean up and sanitation tasks to ensure optimum quality products. Ensure products and processes are clean and sterile by following regulatory standards and established Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
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 add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

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 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 starting 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
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required