CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant)

tgleedairy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we/prom…

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee risks

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

T.G. Lee Dairy in Orlando, FL is seeking a CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant) to perform sanitation duties and ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role supports the CIP system, housekeeping, and documentation, with opportunities for growth within a farmer-owned DFA brand. The position requires basic high school education, teamwork, and strong attention to detail, with a competitive pay rate of $22.00 per hour and a schedule supporting weekends off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.
• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instruction.
• 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 of the plant, equipment, and exterior surfaces.
• Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces before starting up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure paperwork is filled out clearly and accurately and documented per SOPs.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and all health and safety regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

T.G. Lee Dairyhas animmediate job opening for adaptable CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant) to perform all purpose duties to include 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.

T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Rate of Pay:

• $22.00 per hour

SCHEDULE:

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday: 4:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Friday and Saturday off days.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

* varies by company and governing CBAs

Job Duties:

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instruction
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
• 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