3rd Shift CIP Operator

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Tulare, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CIP Operator provides effective and consistent service of factory equipment to support production and cost targets. The role helps keep equipment and processes available, sanitary, and operating correctly, responds quickly and accurately to maintenance needs, and develops knowledge of the factory, products, and machinery. The position supports food safety and ensures products are manufactured to the required quality and specifications. The operator prepares mix tanks, discharge and draw lines, and production centers for production and cleaning; verifies CIP cycles and circuit conditions; maintains relevant equipment and records; and carries out environmental cleaning under the master sanitation plan. The role also involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cold areas, noise, wet or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment, potential allergens, prolonged standing, and repetitive movements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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, GED, or equivalent experience.
One year of related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure mix tanks and discharge lines are ready and sanitary according to the mix room schedule.
Assist with foreign object investigations.
Ensure draw lines and production centers are ready and sanitary according to the production schedule.
Water-flush emptied mix tanks before the CIP cycle.
Confirm chemical concentration and successful CIP for every circuit that has completed a CIP cycle.
Maintain CIP circuit gaskets and air relief valves.
Maintain mix tank agitator seals and replace them according to preventive maintenance schedules or as needed.
Inspect and initial package-side plant mix tank and line circuit charts.
Inspect and maintain chemical tank levels.
Bring chemical drums in from the outside chemical storage area as needed.
Passivate CIP circuits as needed.
Inspect CIP screens and magnets daily.
Maintain check valve balls for all CIP circuits.
Ensure conductivity, temperature, and flow rate on all CIP units are compliant.
Perform environmental cleaning as described in the master sanitation plan.
Keep CIP rooms in inspection-ready condition at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow food safety, hygiene, and safety requirements, including wearing protective gear.