CIP Operator (machine operator)

Price's Dairy; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Price's Dairy in El Paso, TX is seeking a CIP Operator to ensure product quality by performing cleaning and sanitation tasks to meet regulatory standards. The role focuses on keeping equipment and pipelines clean and sterile.

Responsibilities include operating the CIP system, assembling/disassembling equipment, maintaining records, collecting QA samples, and following GMPs. Candidates should be able to work with PPE, perform basic math, and pass pre-employment screens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch most of the day.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work in a wet environment with cleaning chemicals.
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug, background and criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate CIP system to clean equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning per instructions.
• Complete cleaning/sanitation following GMPs.
• Collect samples for QA testing and document results.
• Maintain records of cleaning cycles and concentrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow master sanitation schedule and SOPs.

Skills

CIP operation

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Piping

Sanitation equipment

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

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.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with exposure to dust, gas or fumes and cleaning chemicals.
• [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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