CIP Systems Operator - Shift Flex (73784)

Ventura Coastal; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal in Visalia, CA is seeking a CIP Systems Operator to maintain sanitation of production equipment and oversee chemical handling and cleaning processes on a full-time basis. The role covers three shifts: 1st shift 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

with a differential, and 3rd shift 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. with a higher differential. The operator will manage CIP skids, monitor chemical concentrations, and ensure food safety documentation is up to date.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience operating CIP systems or in a sanitation role in 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

• Ensure plant sanitation and readiness; maintain chemical inventory.
• Follow cleaning procedures for tanks, pipes, and vessels; prepare and mix cleaning chemicals; perform chemical titrations.
• Inspect CIP skids and monitor chemical concentrations and water temperature.
• Maintain records and reports daily logs, including chemical concentration forms and sanitation schedules.
• Ensure safety compliance and PPE use; report safety concerns immediately.
• Notify maintenance for major repairs or issues.
• Monitor inventory to ensure sufficient chemical stocks.
• Assist in maintaining product quality by sanitation of equipment.
• Participate in training and process improvements related to CIP systems.

Skills

CIP system operation

Chemical handling

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation/food safety certification (a plus)

Tools

CIP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Visalia Plant - Visalia, CA 93291, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $28.08 - $28.08 Hourly, Job Category: Sanitation, Work Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291

Hourly Rate: $28.08 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

We are hiring for a Flex Shift position which will cover all three shifts where needed.

• Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm
• Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hour
• Shift: 3rd Shift 10pm - 6:30am | Shift Differential $0.80 hour

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. The CIP Operator is in charge of maintaining chemicals throughout the facility and performing other tasks to ensure the sanitation of the facility and equipment as assigned. The CIP Systems Operator reports directly to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Cleaning Procedures: Follow predefined cleaning and sanitation procedures for equipment such as tanks, pipes, and vessels to ensure they are free from contaminants. Prepare and mix cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines. Perform chemical titrations to ensure proper concentration of cleaning and sanitizing solutions including but not limited to dip tanks, bulk tanks and cooling towers. Assist in cleaning and sanitizing throughout the facility. Follow and complete specific duties outlined in Master Sanitation Schedule. Wash down and foam floors, walls, ceilings, tank alcoves, flow panels and processing equipment.
• Inspection & Monitoring: Inspect CIP skids, including chemical concentrations, water temperature, to ensure the effectiveness of the cleaning process.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed, including daily chemical concentration form, Master sanitation Schedule, daily CIP circuit sheet, CIP problems report and other cleaning verification logs.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all CIP operations comply with health, safety, and environmental standards. Report safety concerns and incidents immediately to management. Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste and cleaning chemicals. Follow all safety policies including wearing PPE associated with chemical handling.
• Notify maintenance personnel for major repairs or issues.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and track all chemical inventory and supply to ensure there are sufficient stocks for ongoing operations.
• Quality Control Support: Assist in maintaining product quality by ensuring proper sanitation of equipment that comes into contact with food products.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in training, process improvements, and ongoing learning related to sanitation practices and CIP systems. Assist in the training of new sanitation employees.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a consistent basis.
• Standing on plant work surface up to 80% of the time in a juice plant environment.
• Sitting on and operating a forklift or aerial lift 20% of the time in a juice plant environment.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.