Sanitation/CIP Operator-Graveyard

Foster Farms • Kelso, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Foster Farms is seeking a Sanitation/CIP Operator for their Graveyard shift. This role is responsible for cleaning the facility, both inside and out, on a nightly basis. Adherence to company safety and attendance policies is critical. The operator will manage CIP cycles efficiently, multitask, and perform well in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Key duties include the safe application of chemicals and hot water to clean and sanitize processing equipment, ensuring assigned plant areas meet Pre-Operations inspection by Quality Control and USDA standards for production readiness. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness in non-production areas such as breakrooms, bathrooms, smoking areas, and the parking lot. The operator will perform other duties as assigned and is encouraged to make suggestions for process improvements.

Requirements

• Work safely and set an example of safe working habits.
• Follow all established Safety rules and practices including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, Chemical applications, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.
• Operate CIP cycles in a timely manner, multitasking and able to work in a high pace and stressful environment.
• Perform established Sanitation tasks and perform duties in accordance with established Sanitation Departmental standards and USDA standards.
• Ability and willingness to perform repetitive reaching, bending, and scrubbing in order to sanitize assigned area(s).
• Ability and willingness to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders up to 10 feet using fall protection (harness) if necessary.
• Ability and willingness to use concentrated cleaning solutions to include chlorine bleach.
• Ability to use high water pressure hose.
• Possess Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LO/TO) certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Possess Powered-Industrial Truck (PIT) certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Work the scheduled times and occasional overtime as well maintain good attendance.
• Pass titration testing.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Clean the facility (inside and out) on a nightly basis.
• Operate CIP cycles in a timely manner.
• Multitask and work in a high pace and stressful environment.
• Perform assigned tasks and follow instructions from Supervision and/or Lead personnel.
• Safely apply chemicals and high pressure hot (140 F) water to clean and sanitize processing equipment.
• Sanitize assigned plant area(s) on time and in accordance with Pre-Operations inspection by Quality Control and USDA standards.
• Keep the non-production areas clean and orderly including breakrooms, bathrooms, smoking areas, parking lot, and all other areas that is deemed necessary by Supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision and/or Lead personnel.
• Make suggestions on how we can improve our process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement (100% tuition, 80% books, and 100% parking).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed