CIP Operator: Clean, Sanitize & Ensure Quality

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

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.