CIP Operator

Maola Local Dairies•High Point, NC

About The Position

The CIP Operator, described in the posting as a Sanitation Worker, maintains cleanliness in the Shipping and Production areas and helps maintain plant grounds. The role uses cleaning chemicals, agents, and specialized equipment in accordance with safety policies and procedures. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing facility areas and processing equipment, maintaining cleaning supplies, removing debris, and identifying and addressing safety hazards. The position requires compliance with GMPs, safety protocols, health regulations, and PPE requirements. The schedule is 2nd shift, 5:00 pm to 5:00 am, with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The work may involve cooler-room temperatures, water or dairy liquids, wet or slippery conditions, and noise levels of 90 decibels. Maola is a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1920. It describes itself as committed to local farm families and producing high-quality dairy products, with investment in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to stand and walk frequently.
Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Ability to handle dairy products and push and pull stacks of products weighing up to 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or chemical handling.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned cleaning equipment, including power scrubbers and foamers, and use appropriate chemicals to clean and sanitize designated facility areas.
Wash walls, ceilings, floors, drains, piping, and equipment throughout the processing plant, warehouse, and storage areas.
Clean exterior surfaces of machinery, equipment, and tanks as part of routine sanitation procedures.
Maintain supply levels, refill dispensers, and stock cleaning materials as needed.
Remove trash, recycling, and other debris to maintain a clean and hazard-free workplace.
Monitor work areas for potential safety hazards, notify leadership promptly, and take directed action to address hazards.
Follow GMPs, safety protocols, and health regulations, including proper use of PPE.
Support special cleaning projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.