CIP Specialist

MUSH • West Valley City, UT

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About The Position

MUSH is a people-first food company on a mission to fuel humanity with positive energy. We believe that food's first job is to nourish us, and public health is a public good. If you aspire to make the world a little healthier and want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, MUSH may be a great place for you. Role Description The CIP Specialist executes, monitors, and documents automated and semi-automated cleaning cycles to ensure equipment and product-contact surfaces are cleaned, sanitized, and allergen-controlled per validated procedures. This role safeguards food safety, supports production uptime, and drives continuous improvement in cleaning effectiveness, chemical usage, and water/energy efficiency

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in food manufacturing
• Experience in GMPs and safety regulations, technical experience in machine mechanics and equipment troubleshooting
• Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related area (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan & Execute CIP
• Set up CIP circuits/loops (tanks, kettles, HTST/pasteurizer, regen, fillers, transfer lines, valves, pumps)
• Run validated cycles and verify temperature, flow, and conductivity meet setpoints; adjust as needed
• Manage pre-rinses, caustic/acid washes, sanitizer steps, final rinses; perform line breaks when required
• Verification & Validation
• Perform/record ATP, allergen swabs, titrations, and chemistry checks; verify sanitizer
• Troubleshoot misses (e.g., low temp/flow, weak chemistry, air locks, trapped product, valve alignment)
• Documentation & Compliance
• Complete CIP logs: start/end times, achieved temps, flow rates, conductivity, corrective actions
• Support audits with records, trend charts, and CAPA evidence
• Equipment Care
• Inspect gaskets, spray balls, filters/strainers, seals; escalate wear or damage
• Partner with Maintenance on PMs and basic repairs; verify proper reassembly and zero cross-connections
• Safety
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, hot water, and chemical handling PPE requirements
• Mix chemicals safely (dilution, venting, eyewash); immediately report spills or exposures
• Collaboration & Training
• Coordinate CIP windows with Production, QA, and Maintenance to minimize downtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level