CIP Operator

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The CIP Operator ensures optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation of products following regulatory standards.

Weekends, overtime and holidays as required

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing.
• Operate the CIP (clean-in-place) system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Complete basic preventive maintenance of gaskets, seals, "O" rings, plates, etc. on all product contact surfaces in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Complete record-keeping, including identifying cleaning cycle times on charts, measure cleaning concentration, examine flow rates, assess heat up temperature and sanitize by chemical strength.
• Conduct pre-operations check on a product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves and clamps before start up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Safety Training
• Quality Assurance training

Required

• One (1) to Two (2) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Experience in food and beverage industry

• High School diploma or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Familiarity and working knowledge with all applicable equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork
• Basic Math skills
• Follow and comply with all safety standards

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability
• Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to multi-task and be organized
• Pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous vacation time
• Paid sick and personal time
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program Uniforms provided

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment that is exposed to wet and cold conditions. The employee will have some exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees are required to wear required PPE such as hearing protection that is in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Employees may experience swings in work-related demands of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, push, or pull throughout the entire shift.

Employees must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds, including above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must have full range of body motion.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform…