Sanitation Operator

Select Milk Producers; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a sanitation associate to support plant sanitation activities across the facility. You will work on audits, HACCP program execution, sanitation, and coordinate with operations on sanitation issues to maintain food safety.

Responsibilities include following the Master Sanitation Schedule, cleaning equipment and facilities, supporting pest control, and participating in training to uphold safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and ask for assistance when unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the break-in period.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Clean and maintain all walls, ceilings, floors, pipes, and fixtures as required.
• Assist in the cleaning of 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 cleaning compounds and sanitizers to ensure chemical management compliance.
• Participate in sanitation and food safety training.
• Assist in the maintenance of sanitation requirements and related training.
• Perform wastewater sampling and analysis as directed by EH&S Supervisor.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

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‑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.