General Sanitation

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.

2d•$24 - $27

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical DayThe Sanitation Operator is responsible for facilitating all HC and H1 cleaning and minor utility work. Must insure that all proper documentation is completed daily and accurate information is passed to the appropriate personnel.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English.
Be able to work variable shifts and overtime when needed
Experience in manufacturing or distribution
Ability to work in a cold environment, estimated temp of 35 degrees
Ability to lift 60lbs

Nice To Haves

Warehouse forklift experience
General sanitation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Forklift certified
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is to prep and clean HC and H1.
Monitoring of all Cold Box cleaning, including documentation.
Responsible for monitoring all chemical tanks, day drums and jugs for proper labeling and filling.
Working with Cold Box Operators on cleaning issues throughout the Cold Box.
Follow specified cleaning and documentation as contained in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Working with plant, food safety, and Ecolab personnel to ensure effective cleaning of all equipment.
Hours for this position will vary and flexibility is required.
Ensure forklift battery maintenance is performed.
Follow and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.