Whey CIP

Saputo Inc. • Newman, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move 55-gallon containers of chemicals.
• Knowledge of and able to work safely with all plant cleaning chemicals and written procedures.
• Must be able to read and write in English

Nice To Haves

• Drive and operate a Forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift. Must be able to obtain a forklift license within 15 days to perform forklift duties. And able to wear safety harness.

Responsibilities

• Operate the end of run on the Whey HTST, Process the Cooker Water, and after CIP, start up the Whey HTST process until the Whey Operator has completed CIP on the Whey UF60 system.
• CIP the Whey HTST, Separators, all silos and Lines.
• Make CIP connections for all equipment, which includes the Whey HTST, Separators, Silos, Tanks, and Lines.
• Clean and foam the outside of all equipment that has gone through the CIP process prior to daily start-up.
• Connect all available equipment for production.
• Team with the Whey Operator and give breaks and lunches to each other.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CIP equipment, chemical checks and CIP system checks.
• Assist Maintenance to help support and find/correct issues.
• Check chemical titrations on all wash and sanitizer steps on all the equipment that has gone through the CIP process.
• Responsible for the completion of all associated documentation while on Production Run, CIP and Start up.
• Maintain the sanitizer bath in the Whey plant, drain, clean and fill the bath, titrate and document on SA-68 Titration Report – Whey Production.
• Fill out Pre-Operational Inspection forms and document after CIP is completed.
• Visually check equipment after CIP to ensure the equipment is clean and sanitized for production start-up.
• Maintain the Whey A&B CIP System, by draining and cleaning the CIP tank which includes draining and cleaning the Fresh Water Tank twice a week.
• Inspect the CIP filter strainers daily and document and fill out the Whey A&B CIP Pre-Op Inspection.
• Visually inspect the Whey A&B CIP Systems tanks daily.
• Clean and Organize the Whey A&B CIP room and Whey UF60 Dosing System areas.
• Clean and organize outside of the Whey plant.
• Inventory and stock chemicals for the Whey UF60 dosing system and Whey CIP Room.
• Change over chemicals including the San-I-King tote.
• Drain, move and clean the chemical spill containments.
• Operate and CIP the Whey UF60 UF, RO, and Polisher when deemed necessary, upon scheduling issues.
• Pull all samples for lab analysis. Run the FT-1 in the Lab.
• Document all information pertaining to the Whey Process, including Whey UF60 UF, RO, Polisher Logs, Whey HTST, Glass and hard plastics, pH checks, vessel checks, Pre-Ops, SAP logs, Polished water sanitizer Log, etc.
• Work at heights to clean tops of equipment, pipes, walks, tanks, silos, etc.
• Go into confined spaces after proper training (tanks, silos, etc).
• Complete and perform ALL duties on the Whey Plant Master Sanitation Task list, (MSS) and ensure all daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly Safety and Sanitation Inspections are completed, and initialed daily. This includes cleaning and foaming top/underneath/sides of the Whey HTST, all tanks, silos, all lines, frames, drip pan, silo alcoves, CIP Room, floors and the sanitizer baths.
• Perform various plant sanitation duties as needed.
• Maintain portable foamers in the Whey Plant.
• Clean all drains in the Whey plant after CIP is completed.
• Change and inspect Gaskets, Spray Balls, Valves, and Check Valves.
• Change any leaking gaskets on all equipment and lines.
• Assist other employees from all departments in cleaning when needed throughout the facility.
• Perform SAP functions in the system.
• Responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Work any overtime as required including/during Audits, down days, able to disassemble & clean equipment. Must be able to work any overtime as required to complete the CIP process.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

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