Utility, Plant

California Dairies•Pixley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Utility Cleanup employee is to keep the plant clean and sanitary at all times. Sanitation, including but not limited to general cleaning of evaporator and dryer departments, aid in CIP functions as required. Primary responsibilities will be geared toward building service and sanitation, and all other duties as assigned. Secondary responsibilities will be assisting in CIP functions as required.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning required.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Responsibilities

Air handler service and sanitation including but not limited to; cleaning air handler units, filter changes, belt changes, and writing work orders for mechanical issues.
CT/UT/ES/BM silo room service and sanitation – foaming, detailing, rebuilding valves, etc.
Evaporator/Dryer building service and sanitation.
Help prepare for USDA/CDFA inspections and customer audits.
Assist in cleaning/maintaining HTST processing rooms.
Properly using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Know purposes and uses for each chemical and how to properly handle them.
Maintain chemical storage area.
Powder blower service and sanitation (cleaning cooling coils/replacing filters as needed).
Maintaining dryer wet rooms including HPP’s, valves, gaskets, and PM program.
General sanitation and other duties as assigned by management.
Follow all the departmental proper established procedures, all instructions given by plant foreperson/supervisor and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assist fellow operators as needed.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Follow SQF, GMP, and HACCP policies and procedures.
Follow all safety and working rules including LOBO.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
"Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position.
Perform other duties as assigned.