CIP Operator: Clean & Sanitize Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a sanitation operator to ensure clean and sterile equipment, tanks, and pipelines in a fast-paced production environment. You will follow GMPs, perform CIP cleaning, and maintain accurate records of cleaning cycles and temperatures.

The role requires teamwork, the ability to write legibly, and proficiency with basic measurements and industry hygiene standards. Prior warehouse or production experience is preferred, with potential certification opportunities

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 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 identifying cleaning cycle times on charts, measuring cleaning concentration, examining flow rates, assessing heat up temperature, and sanitizing by chemical strengths.
• Perform basic housekeeping to clean floors, walls, ceilings, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant and surrounding equipment.
• Accomplish pre-operations checks 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 for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is clear, legible, and complete with required information.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a sanitation operator to ensure clean and sterile equipment, tanks, and pipelines in a fast-paced production environment. You will follow GMPs, perform CIP cleaning, and maintain accurate records of cleaning cycles and temperatures.

The role requires teamwork, the ability to write legibly, and proficiency with basic measurements and industry hygiene standards. Prior warehouse or production experience is preferred, with potential certification opportunities