Sanitation Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Dairy Farmers of America; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Employee recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Dairy farm family environment

Job summary

Cumberland Dairy, a DFA brand, is hiring a skilled Sanitation Maintenance Technician to handle general and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CIP skids and dairy production equipment. Position offers competitive hourly pay and a pathway for growth.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to work with limited supervision, and flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays. Join a team serving dairy farm families and communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of sanitary maintenance in manufacturing with emphasis on CIP and chemical equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance tasks including rebuilding valves, CIP pumps, and valves/gaskets in dairy manufacturing.
• Must provide own tools and pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventive maintenance on CIP skids and dairy production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair sanitation and chemical systems.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial sanitation

CIP troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift Certification

Valve/Pump tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a skilled plant Sanitation Maintenance Technician responsible for general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or troubleshooting and repair of equipment such as CIP skids, production machines/equipment, sanitizer and chemical systems. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments.

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!

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

• $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Weekly

Day Shift or Night Shift, schedule need will be discussed

BENEFITS:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 3 years of sanitary maintenance preferably in a manufacturing environment with strong emphasis on CIP and chemical equipment troubleshooting
• Experience with a variety of preventative maintenance tasks including rebuilding valves, CIP pumps, filler and product line valves and gaskets, preferably in dairy manufacturing environment
• Must provide own tools
• Certification and/or License - OSHA Forklift Safety Certification (Written and practical test), confined space, aerial lift, and other onsite training programs may be required during course of employment
• 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 decimals
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with capabilities to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

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