Clean-In-Place Technician
About The Position
The Clean-In-Place Technician (CIP Tech) is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of plant and manufacturing equipment and operating sanitation equipment and chemicals. The technician follows sanitation and food safety policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe production environment that meets company, customer, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications. The role works on the production floor and involves regular sanitation of process and packaging lines, support equipment, fillers, mixers, and other equipment. It requires following standard operating procedures, completing sanitation records and posting CIP times, maintaining supplies and facility cleanliness, and safely operating sanitation equipment. Evening, overnight, and weekend work is required.
Requirements
- Food safety experience and prior CIP experience, with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work evenings, overnight, and weekends.
- Ability to follow all safety procedures.
- Ability to work with extremely hot water and a variety of chemicals.
- Ability to work independently without supervision and efficiently and effectively.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
- Willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform CIP and sanitation operations on process and packaging lines, support equipment, fillers, mixers, and other equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Assist with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sanitation duties.
- Accurately complete documents and records and post CIP times.
- Maintain positive relationships between departments and staff.
- Maintain sanitation supplies and materials.
- Maintain grounds, machine cleanliness, and production surfaces.
- Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
- Safely operate sanitation equipment, including brushes, air hoses, steam cleaners, water hoses, floor driers, and CIP equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
