Dairy Plant Hygiene Specialist - GMP & Safety

Empire Livestock LLC.; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance - Company Paid

AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

Paid Vacation (144 hours)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a sanitation-focused employee to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment throughout the production room. The role includes handling chemicals, maintaining accurate logs, and following strict GMP and HACCP standards.

The candidate will work with PPE, complete required documentation, and participate in safety trainings. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear required PPE when using chemicals.
• Must be able to complete all required documents correctly.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds.
• Clean and sanitize drains.
• Clean outside of starter and product tanks.
• Clean and foam floors as needed.
• Clean brine surge tanks whenever required.
• Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment.
• Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete special cleaning projects (e.g., passivation of equipment).
• Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals.
• Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily.
• Ensure all chemical containers have legible labels.
• Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
• Follow DFA GMP policies and work in line with regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Exhibit the values of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty and sound judgment.
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and report nonconformity.
• Attend required training (Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF).
• Monitor and take corrective actions for a critical control point as part of HACCP.

Skills

PPE handling

Documentation

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a sanitation-focused employee to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment throughout the production room. The role includes handling chemicals, maintaining accurate logs, and following strict GMP and HACCP standards.

The candidate will work with PPE, complete required documentation, and participate in safety trainings. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.