CIP Operator

Vibrant Ingredients; Drexel Gardens (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Ingredients in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a CIP Operator to join our full-time Direct Labor team. The role focuses on performing Clean in Place tasks on beverage processing equipment, maintaining a contamination-free environment, and adhering to food safety regulations.

You will inspect sanitation, manage chemical storage, document procedures, and support environmental monitoring programs, with occasional forklift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and usages; Chemical Hazard Training Certificate.
• Knowledge in food processing and chemical processing; GMPs; clean design.
• Familiarity with food safety programs like SQF, Kosher, etc.
• Ability to work alternate shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete Clean in Place (CIP) on beverage processing equipment using SOPs.
• Verify daily sanitation duties by performing post-op inspection.
• Perform preventive chemical inspections and service.
• Maintain a clean, contamination-free environment in processing areas.
• Maintain chemical storage areas and organize inventory.
• Safely dispense sanitation chemicals and keep proper records.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and CIP carts; ensure functionality.
• Review daily observation sheets and stay current with new practices.
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs; operate forklift as needed.

Skills

Sanitation chemicals knowledge

Chemical Hazard Training Certificate

GMPs familiarity

SQF/Kosher familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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CIP Operator

Full Time Direct Labor Indianapolis, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1548

JOB SUMMARY:

The CIP Operator provides the foundation for safe food quality products by completing proper cleaning and sanitation tasks. The CIP Operator is required to follow regulatory standards to ensure a clean and safe work area, and to keep all production equipment contamination-free.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete "Clean in Place" (CIP) on all beverage processing equipment utilizing standard operating procedures
• Verify daily sanitation duties by performing post-op inspection
• Performs preventive chemical inspections and service
• Maintain a clean and contamination-free environment in processing areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of chemical storage areas
• Order, maintain inventory, properly store, and safely dispense sanitation chemicals
• Maintain current documentation for cleaning procedures with additions and revisions as directed
• Maintenance of sanitation equipment
• Assures CIP carts are maintained and functional
• Reviews and verifies inputs on daily observation sheets
• Stays current with new practices
• Assists with the environmental monitoring programs
• Operate forklift as necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Know, understand, and comply with the company's food safety, safety and health goals and its objectives
• Provide management with written reports of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and usages, Chemical Hazard Training Certificate
• Knowledge in food processing and chemical processing, GMP's, clean design, etc.
• Familiarity with food safety programs like SQF, Kosher, etc.
• Ability to work alternate shifts and weekends as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk/stand up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of operators and leaders
• Ability to monitor and operate HMI panels
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, crouch, climb, push, and pull
• Able to lift 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced wet environment

About Vibrant Ingredients

Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company's broad portfolio - including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions - enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. With vertically integrated capabilities and a proven track record of innovation and execution, Vibrant helps customers accelerate to market without compromise. Learn more at www.vibrantingredients.com