CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant)

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Employee referrals

Job summary

T.G. Lee Dairy, a DFA member brand, seeks an adaptable CIP Operator (Sanitation-Plant) to ensure clean, sterile processes and quality products. The role involves operating CIP systems, cleaning equipment, and maintaining accurate records per SOPs.

Benefits include 401(k) with company contribution, healthcare, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal growth. The position supports a team-oriented environment on a Sunday–Thursday evening schedule.

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.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning and sanitizing per manufacturer instruction.
• Operate the CIP system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Complete basic preventive maintenance on gaskets, seals, and related components.
• Complete record keeping items such as cleaning cycle times and solution concentrations.
• Perform basic housekeeping to maintain plant cleanliness and safety.
• Conduct pre-operations checks on product contact surfaces before startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing and document results.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

T.G. Lee Dairy has 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

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
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer