CIP Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Santa Ana, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The CIP Operator is responsible for the cleaning, sanitizing, testing, and operation of processing equipment and tanker receiving systems to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
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
Ability to climb ladders and access the top of tankers safely.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials and equipment as required
Ability to work in wet, cold, hot, and varying production environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Production or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) operations on tankers, HTST processors, separators, and related processing equipment according to established sanitation procedures.
Receive incoming milk and ingredient tankers while following all company, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Safely climb tankers, collect samples, connect and disconnect hoses, and perform tanker unloading operations.
Conduct required quality and regulatory testing on incoming tankers and accurately record results.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Ensure all processing and receiving equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and maintained according to company standards.
Complete sanitation tasks and maintain a clean and organized work area during CIP and production activities.
Blend and standardize dairy and non-dairy products as required, including products such as milk, coconut, soy, almond, and other beverage formulations.
Follow all chemical handling procedures and safety protocols when using cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and stand-up lifts safely and efficiently.
Accurately complete all required production, sanitation, regulatory, and quality documentation in a timely manner.
Report equipment, safety, quality, or sanitation concerns to supervision immediately.
Support production operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the Foreman or Supervisor.