VB Sanitation Bulk Tanks/Sucrose Tanks 3

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bulk tank operators safely, efficiently, and compliantly handle liquids, slurries, or bulk solids stored in large tanks in a food processing facility. The role combines operational oversight, quality control, and equipment maintenance to protect product integrity and meet regulatory requirements. The employee operates and monitors bulk tank systems, inspects and sanitizes tanks and equipment, verifies material quality, and records operational and maintenance information in accordance with GMPs and HACCP plans. They coordinate with production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality teams, follow applicable safety and food-safety requirements, and respond to leaks, overflows, or equipment failures according to SOPs. On non-bulk-tank cleaning days, the employee works as a utility sanitation employee, disassembling, sanitizing, and cleaning production pipes, pumps, and other equipment. Other tasks may include moving trash and waste to disposal areas and sorting and placing leftover pallets in designated areas at the end of the shift. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Department Supervisor. The schedule is Sunday, 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., and Monday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Overtime is required based on production need. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to operate pumps, control systems, and measurement devices.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Forklift and scissor lift licenses.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out written or oral instructions.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to input data into a computer.
Ability to lift 50 pounds 100–200 times during a shift and stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and visual demands, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjustment of focus.
Demonstrates attention to detail, physical stamina, teamwork, and a compliance mindset.
Demonstrates written communication, organizational support, productivity, safety awareness, adaptability, regular and punctual attendance, dependability, and initiative.
Follows instructions and management direction, completes tasks on time or communicates an alternate plan, and commits to long hours when needed to reach goals.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor bulk tank systems, including starting and stopping pumps, controlling flow rates, and monitoring temperature, pressure, and level indicators.
Inspect tanks and equipment for leaks, corrosion, or damage and clean and sanitize tanks according to food-safety protocols.
Verify bulk materials meet specifications and conduct sampling and testing as required.
Record tank levels, operational data, maintenance actions, and discrepancies in compliance with GMPs and HACCP plans.
Coordinate cleaning processes with production and sanitation leadership.
Follow OSHA, FDA, and state food-safety regulations, use PPE, and control hazards.
Communicate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize tank usage and prevent downtime.
Respond to leaks, overflows, and equipment failures according to SOPs.
Work as a utility sanitation employee on non-bulk-tank cleaning days.
Disassemble, sanitize, and clean pipes, pumps, and other production equipment.
Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
In certain areas, sort leftover pallets and place them in the designated area at the end of the shift.