CIP Operator (machine operator)

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a CIP Operator for our Texas processing facility.

You will operate the CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, assemble and disassemble components, and ensure GMP-compliant, sterile conditions throughout the line. Responsibilities include maintaining records, performing basic preventive maintenance, collecting QA samples, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience required.
• Able to perform basic math in all units of measure.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch most of the day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning per manufacturer instructions.
• Operate CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on gaskets, seals, O-rings, plates, etc.
• Maintain records of cleaning cycles, concentrations, flow rates, and temperatures.
• Perform housekeeping to keep plant, equipment, and surroundings clean.
• Conduct pre-operations checks on product contact surfaces before startup.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating issues.
• Collect required QA samples for testing.
• Document information per SOPs.
• Analyze process and equipment data to improve quality and throughput.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow GMPs and maintain a safe work area.
• Adhere to PPE and safety procedures.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CIP operation

Sanitation

Record keeping

QA sampling

Safety PPE

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The CIP operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the product and process are both clean and sterile.

• 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.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Starting pay $14.66
After 6 months $16.48
One year $18.32

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience required.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day.
• Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds occasionally.