Plant Sanitation

UDF; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Dairy is seeking a 2nd shift Sanitation Operator to ensure clean, sanitized equipment for ice cream production. You will disassemble, clean, sanitize and re-assemble manufacturing and storage equipment, following the Master Sanitation Schedule with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires adherence to SSOP and GMP standards, ability to operate in a cold environment, and to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and able to pass background and drug tests.
• Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks outlined in the sanitation master, daily and weekly schedule.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain zero injuries.
• Utilize, store and measure chemicals with proper PPE.
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Assess area after cleaning to ensure sanitation is complete.
• Inspect others' work to ensure completion.
• Participate in chemical training program.
• Address recurring sanitation issues and propose mitigations.
• Be a problem solver and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Scrape, wash and sanitize plant equipment as per schedule.
• May train new hires.
• Comply with SQF and GMPs.
• Work as part of a team.
• Maintain high productivity in a cold indoor environment.
• Adhere to SSOPs and GMPs.
• Work with limited supervision and be a decision maker.
• Perform sanitation and production tasks independently.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

United Dairy is currently seeking a 2nd shift Sanitation Operator. Sanitation Operators ensure that the equipment is clean, sanitized and ready to make our crave-able, delicious ice cream and frozen novelties. Sanitation Operators are responsible for disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and re-assembling all manufacturing, storage, and delivery equipment used in the facility for producing ice cream.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Complete tasks outlined in the master, daily and weekly sanitation schedule or as directly assigned by the QA/ sanitation supervisor and or lead.
• Perform all duties following company safety procedures and guidelines with focus on zero injuries.
• Utilize, store away and measure all chemicals while utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures (LOTO).
• Must be able to assess area after cleaning to ensure sanitation is complete
• Inspect each other’s work to make sure work is complete.
• Must be able to partake in and complete the chemical training program.
• Must be able to assess reoccurring sanitation issues, and present actions to mitigate issues.
• Be a problem solver, come to work to “Make a Difference”
• Scrape, wash, and sanitize plant equipment as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule – Sanitation is a totally inclusive process for the entire plant.
• May help train new hires.
• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Work as a member of a team.
• Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time an under cold, indoor environment.
• Adhere to all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
• Familiarity with GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety and sanitation (i.e. HACCP, AIB, SQF)
• Ability to work with limited supervision is required, must be a decision maker.
• Proven ability to work independently while performing a variety of sanitation and production tasks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Associate needs to be a Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks and takes initiative to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Candidate must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, Ice Cream Manufacturing (Preferred) but not required.
• Ability to handle constant physical workload.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Be on time and willing to perform some overtime when necessary.
• Must have dependable transportation to get from and to the job.
• Be able to mentor the next team member
• Able to work with computers

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shift – Maybe Extended as Needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Expectations

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, work in confined spaces, and climb ladders, when required.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.