CIP Specialist - 3rd Shift

JTM Food Group•Harrison, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CIP Specialist supports the safe, effective, and consistent operation of Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems throughout an onsite food manufacturing facility. The specialist is trained to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and verify CIP systems so equipment is clean and ready for production. The role requires independent work after training, recognition of abnormal operating conditions, first-level troubleshooting, and appropriate escalation when additional support is needed. This is a third-shift position scheduled from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM and includes weekend work. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate. The specialist works with Sanitation, Production, Maintenance, and FSQA, and follows established sanitation procedures and Master Sanitation Schedule requirements. Work takes place in an active food manufacturing and sanitation environment, with exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, wet or slippery surfaces, production noise, and temperature variations. The role requires use of assigned personal protective equipment and compliance with chemical and equipment safety requirements. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the physical activities associated with sanitation and CIP work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to work third shift and weekends as part of the normal work schedule.
Willingness and ability to complete training on JTM CIP equipment, sanitation procedures, and chemical safety practices.
Basic understanding of safe chemical handling practices, or ability to successfully complete required chemical safety training.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn how equipment and cleaning systems operate.
Good troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to recognize when equipment or a process is not operating normally and take appropriate action.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision after completing required training.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete required records.
Dependable attendance and ability to consistently meet scheduled sanitation and production needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, Maintenance, Production, and FSQA personnel.
Ability to work safely in a food manufacturing and sanitation environment that may include water, cleaning chemicals, wet surfaces, noise, and temperature variations.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely perform the physical activities associated with sanitation and CIP work.
Ability to use assigned personal protective equipment and comply with chemical and equipment safety requirements.
Ability to work overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, production, industrial cleaning, maintenance, or a similar manufacturing environment.
Previous experience operating or working around automated CIP systems.
Experience working with industrial sanitation chemicals and chemical delivery systems.
Experience troubleshooting pumps, valves, flow-related issues, or automated processing and cleaning equipment.
Familiarity with GMPs, food safety requirements, and sanitation best practices.
Experience working independently during an off-shift or sanitation shift.
Mechanical or technical aptitude related to pumps, valves, piping, processing equipment, or automated systems.

Responsibilities

Learn and become proficient in assigned CIP systems, including normal operating conditions, cleaning cycles, and system performance.
Operate and monitor CIP equipment safely and consistently in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
Monitor CIP cycles and identify potential equipment, chemical, flow, temperature, concentration, programming, or process issues.
Perform initial troubleshooting when a CIP system does not operate as expected and escalate unresolved issues to Sanitation leadership, Maintenance, FSQA, or other appropriate support personnel.
Safely transport, handle, titrate, dispose of, and work around sanitation chemicals in accordance with safety requirements, chemical concentrations, PPE requirements, Safety Data Sheets, and facility procedures.
Follow applicable safety, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements.
Complete required CIP and sanitation documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
Communicate CIP status, abnormalities, troubleshooting activities, incomplete cycles, and other relevant information to Sanitation leadership and affected departments.
Support verification activities used to demonstrate that CIP systems are operating effectively.
Identify sanitation or equipment conditions that could negatively affect cleaning effectiveness, food safety, product quality, employee safety, or equipment performance.
Assist with investigations and corrective actions when cleaning deficiencies are identified.
Work collaboratively with Sanitation, Production, Maintenance, and FSQA, while completing assigned responsibilities independently and ensuring cleaning and CIP activities are completed.
Dependably support the third-shift and weekend sanitation schedule and complete cleaning activities to support production readiness.
Maintain good housekeeping and organization around CIP systems, chemical areas, and associated equipment.
Participate in training, continuous improvement activities, and ongoing development of CIP knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Follow established sanitation procedures and applicable Master Sanitation Schedule requirements.
Evaluate abnormal conditions, identify potential causes, and take appropriate corrective or escalation actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.