CIP Systems Operator - Flexible Shifts (Sanitation)

Ventura Coastal, LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal, LLC in Visalia, CA is seeking a CIP Systems Operator to ensure production equipment, piping, tanks and silos remain clean, sanitary, and inspection-ready at all times. The operator will manage chemical handling and sanitation across the facility and is supervised by the Sanitation Supervisor.

The role requires maintaining safety standards, documenting CIP activities, and supporting continuous improvement in sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (additional certification in sanitation or food safety is a plus).
• Experience: Previous experience in operating CIP systems or in a sanitation role in a manufacturing, food processing, or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of CIP system operation, chemical handling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Physical Requirements: to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals safely.
• Certifications: Certification in food safety, sanitation, or related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The CIP Systems Operator is to ensure the plant’s internal production equipment, process piping, tanks and silos are clean, sanitary and inspection ready at all times.
• Maintain chemicals throughout the facility and perform other tasks to ensure sanitation of the facility and equipment as assigned.
• Follow predefined cleaning and sanitation procedures for equipment to ensure they are free from contaminants.
• Prepare and mix cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines; perform chemical titrations for proper concentration.
• Inspect CIP skids and monitor chemical concentrations and water temperature for effective cleaning.
• Document daily chemical concentrations, sanitation schedules, and cleaning verification logs.
• Follow safety policies, wear PPE, and report safety concerns to management.
• Monitor chemical inventory and supply to ensure adequate stocks for operations.
• Assist in maintaining product quality by sanitation of equipment in contact with food products.
• Participate in training, process improvements, and training of new sanitation employees.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Sanitation best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP system operation

Chemical handling

Job description

Ventura Coastal, LLC in Visalia, CA is seeking a CIP Systems Operator to ensure production equipment, piping, tanks and silos remain clean, sanitary, and inspection-ready at all times. The operator will manage chemical handling and sanitation across the facility and is supervised by the Sanitation Supervisor.

The role requires maintaining safety standards, documenting CIP activities, and supporting continuous improvement in sanitation practices.