Food Plant Sanitation Technician (CIP/COP)

Cacique Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX is looking for a Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards and maintains a hygienic environment.

Responsibilities include CIP and COP procedures, disassembling/reassembling equipment for thorough cleaning, and maintaining cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, and overhead piping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year sanitation experience in food manufacturing; dairy or cheese experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, and cold environments.
• HACCP and GMP training.
• Experience with CIP systems.
• Bilingual EN/ES a plus.
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and SDS.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses, cutters, conveyors, and packaging machines
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures using appropriate chemical concentrations and temperatures
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and overhead piping
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and company sanitation protocols
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Identify and report equipment damage or sanitation issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs
• Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule

Skills

Sanitation experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Bilingual EN/ES a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED

HACCP/GMP training

Tools

CIP systems

SDS knowledge

Job description

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX is looking for a Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards and maintains a hygienic environment.

Responsibilities include CIP and COP procedures, disassembling/reassembling equipment for thorough cleaning, and maintaining cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, and overhead piping.