CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant)

Dairy Farmers of America; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career advancement

Healthcare benefits

Rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) - T.G. Lee Dairy in Orlando is seeking an adaptable CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant) to perform sanitation duties and ensure quality products by maintaining clean, sterile conditions.

You will operate CIP systems and follow GMPs and company policies to keep equipment and facilities in top sanitary condition. The role includes basic maintenance tasks, record keeping, and participation in continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Team environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning per instructions.
• Operate CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks and pipes.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on gaskets and seals.
• Keep records of cleaning cycles, concentrations and temperatures.
• Maintain clean plant floors, walls, ceilings and equipment exteriors.
• Perform pre-operations checks on product contact surfaces.
• Troubleshoot basic operating issues.
• Collect samples for QA testing.
• Document information clearly and accurately per SOPs.
• Support process improvements and report food safety issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate 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