CIP Operator

External • Bakersfield, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of a CIP Operator is the effective and consistent service of factory equipment. The primary goal is to consistently achieve production and cost targets on both short-term (day-to-day) and long-term (monthly/annual) bases. This is accomplished through effective management and upkeep of processes, equipment, and systems to ensure production targets are met, manufacturing products of the right quality and specification, and covering all aspects of food safety. This involves ensuring equipment availability for production, swift and accurate handling of reactive maintenance, and developing a deep understanding of the factory, products, and machinery.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience

Responsibilities

• Assure mix tanks and discharge lines are ready and in sanitary condition according to the mix room schedule
• Assist in foreign object investigations
• Assure draw lines and production centers are ready and in sanitary condition according to production schedule
• Water flush mix tanks after emptied prior to CIP cycle
• Confirm chemical concentration and successful CIP on every circuit that has been through a CIP cycle
• Maintain CIP circuit gaskets, and air relief valves
• Maintain mix tank agitator seals and replace per PM or as needed
• Inspect and initial all package side of plant mix tanks and line circuit charts
• Maintain inspect chemical tank levels
• Bring in chemical drums from outside chemical storage area as needed
• Passivate CIP circuits as needed
• Inspect CIP screens and magnets daily
• Maintain all check valve balls for all CIP circuits
• Assure conductivity, temperature, and flow rate on all CIP units are in compliance
• Perform environmental cleaning as described in master sanitation plan
• Maintain CIP rooms in inspection ready condition at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED