CIP Operator 3rd Shift

Purity Dairy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Scholarship opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Purity Dairies seeks a CIP Operator for its Nashville facility. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing equipment to meet quality standards, following SOPs, and documenting processes. Expected duties include CIP operation, routine maintenance, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The position offers on-site work with a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00am–10:30am and Saturdays as needed, with a strong growth and benefits package. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instructions.
• Operate the CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Complete basic preventive maintenance of gaskets, seals, o-rings, plates, etc.
• Complete record keeping items such as cycle times, cleaning concentrations, flow rates, and temperatures.
• Perform basic housekeeping of the plant, equipment, and exterior areas.
• Pre-operations checks on product contact surfaces before startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic operating difficulties.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is clear, legible, and accurate and documented per SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and report safety/quality issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

English literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purity Dairies is looking for a CIP Operator for our Nashville facility.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit package, great growth opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for you and your family.

The schedule will be M-F 2:00am-10:30am and Saturdays as needed.

Come join the best team in town!!

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

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Requirements

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

Pay Range

23.50

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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