Sanitation Operator - A & C Shift $24.23/hr

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a Sanitation Operator to perform cleaning, sanitation and CIP/COP on high-speed production equipment. The role includes some janitorial tasks and accurate daily paperwork.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and experience with CIP/COP in the food industry; strong chemical safety and GMP knowledge. 12-hour shifts available, with A and C shift schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with CIP/COP sanitation in food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and GMPs required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CIP sanitation procedures during end-of-week shutdowns.
• Perform COP sanitation per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Clean and sanitize capture tanks and staging areas for production use.
• Open/close equipment parts to complete sanitation activities.
• Clean floors, drains, walls, pipes and other plant areas as needed.
• Complete housekeeping and reports with accuracy.
• Support plant hygiene and GMP audits.

Skills

Sanitation programs

Industrial sanitation chemicals

Operate cleaning equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CIP/COP procedures

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company— we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

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Job Title: Sanitation Operator

Location: Nampa, Idaho

This position is for A or C shift. A Shift works Sunday-Tuesday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00am-7:00pm. C Shift worksThursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00am-7:00pm.

Job Summary The Sanitation Operator for Materne, North America is responsible for performing cleaning, sanitation and cleaning in place (CIP) processes on high speed production and food processing equipment. This position will also have responsibilities for some janitorial tasks and activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform CIP (Cleaning in Place) sanitation procedures during end of week/shutdown activities.
• Perform COP (Clean Out of Place) sanitation procedures according to Master Sanitation Schedule
• Clean and sanitize capture tanks and stage them for use by production according to procedure.
• Open and close equipment (gaskets, hoses, etc.) in order to complete sanitation activities according to procedures.
• Clean and sanitize floor drains, waste and recycling areas, floors, walls, pipes, ducts, and other areas of the plant environment as necessary.
• Complete housekeeping and general cleaning activities in the plant and other buildings on the property, including the fire suppression pump house, boiler room, and waste water treatment building.
• Participate in the plant hygiene and GMP audits
• Complete daily paperwork and reports with accuracy and appropriate detail.
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Adhere to chemical handling safety procedures , PPE requirements and GMP procedures
• Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Education

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Experience

• Prior experience performing CIP (Cleaning in Place) and COP (Cleaning out of Place) in the food industry is highly preferred
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred
• Prior experience with chemical safety and GMPs

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to operate sanitation programs using touch screen controls and manual valves.
• Must be able to work safely with industrial sanitation chemicals
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment, including a floor sweeper.
• Must give high attention to detail and consistently maintain high standards of performance.
• Must be able to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
• Mechanical aptitude is required to disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts.
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English to provide accurate and timely information to Machine Operators

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work, stand and walk for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to wear a face shield and other required personal protective equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift
• May be required to pass a fitness test and be fitted for a respirator in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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