CIP Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a sanitation associate to ensure clean and sterile production environments in accordance with GMP and company policies. You will operate CIP systems, perform basic maintenance, collect samples for QA, and maintain thorough documentation.

You will work in a fast-paced plant, collaborating with teams to uphold food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role offers a stable, full-time position in a dairy processing facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning per instructions.
• Operate CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on gaskets, seals, O rings, plates, etc., per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Record cleaning cycle times, measure concentrations, examine flow rates, assess heat up temperature, and sanitize by chemical strengths.
• Housekeeping of plant and equipment exteriors.
• Pre-operations check on product contact surfaces (pumps, valves, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure paperwork is clear, legible, and complete per SOPs.
• Document information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Follow DFA GMP and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced

Communication

Follow directions

Arithmetic

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Certification/licensing may be required

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Complete proper clean up and sanitation tasks to ensure optimum quality products. Ensure products and processes are clean and sterile by following regulatory standards and established Company policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instructions
• 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 as needed by the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Complete record keeping items such as, but not limited to, identifying cleaning cycle times on charts, measuring cleaning concentration, examining flow rates, assessing heat up temperature, and sanitizing by chemical strengths
• Perform the basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment
• Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves, and clamps before starting up
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing
• 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 SOP’s
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans