Sanitation Operator

Select Milk Producers; Littlefield (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s leading dairy cooperatives, seeks a sanitation professional in Arizona. You will support plant sanitation, audits, HACCP execution, and collaborate with operations on food-safety initiatives.

A high school diploma or GED is required. You will follow the Master Sanitation Schedule, clean processing equipment, assist GMP audits, and participate in safety training while contributing to a best-in-class benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must follow all safety procedures and wear required equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot small problems and seek guidance when unclear.
• Solid knowledge of sanitation and food safety practices.
• Willingness to participate in training related to sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and maintain cleanliness.
• Clean walls, ceilings, floors, pipes, and fixtures as required.
• Assist in cleaning processing equipment and sanitation tasks.
• Support Pest Control activities by reporting sightings.
• Assist in GMP / Sanitation Audits and prepare documentation.
• Learn cleaning compounds usage and ensure chemical management compliance.
• Participate in sanitation and food safety training.
• Understand operations and related systems to support sanitation.
• Maintain sanitation requirements and related training records.
• Perform wastewater sampling and analysis as directed by EH&S.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and department duties.

Skills

Sanitation processes

Safety procedures

GMP / Audits

HACCP knowledge

Wastewater sampling

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Support the plant sanitation activities in all areas of the facility. This role will be involved in all aspects of sanitation and food safety, including but not limited to audits, HACCP program execution, sanitation, and working with operations personnel on sanitation issues. Work with production to coordinate and track food safety/plant initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Clean and maintain all walls, ceilings, floors, pipes, and miscellaneous fixtures as required.
• Assist in the cleaning of all processing equipment.
• Help with the Pest Control program by alerting Pest Control Service of any sightings.
• Assist in GMP / Sanitation Audits.
• Learn the usage and application of different cleaning compounds and sanitizers utilized at the plant to ensure chemical management program is in compliance.
• Participate in training related to Sanitation and Food Safety.
• Solid working knowledge of operations and corresponding systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of sanitation requirements and related training.
• Perform wastewater sampling and analysis as directed by Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.