CIP Operator - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-versed equipment cleaner. The CIP operator is responsible for ensuring proper cleanup and sanitation tasks to follow the regulatory standards for an optimum quality product, ensuring that the product and process are both clean and sterile. PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

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