Production Sanitation Technician

Creamland Dairies, LLC; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cumberland Dairy is hiring a Sanitation Technician to ensure rigorous sanitation standards across machinery, equipment and facilities. You will safely operate power equipment, manage inventory and bulk chemical transfers, and follow GMPs to maintain a clean, compliant plant.

With DFA’s farmer-owned network, the role offers growth opportunities and a supportive team. Weekly shifts from 8am to 4:30pm, competitive pay, and benefits like 401(k) and paid vacation are provided.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Comfort with record-keeping and documentation.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant sanitation meets required standards for machinery and facilities.
• Safely operate power equipment as part of daily tasks.
• Handle inventory and transfers of bulk chemicals.
• Adhere to GMPs and safety protocols during shifts.

Skills

English literacy

Mathematical skills

Record keeping

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

High-speed manufacturing equipment

Job description

Cumberland Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Sanitation Technician team member who ensures the plant meets mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities. This will also include safely operating power equipment, handling inventory and transfers of bulk chemical, as well as following GMP’s.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

PAY: $19/HR

SCHEDULE: Weekly - Monday - Friday

8am - 4:30pm

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in high speed, high volume automated manufacturing environment is preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be ableto regularly lift up to 25 pounds, with capabilities to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts with risk of electrical shock
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with toxic or caustic chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$19 - $20

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans