Sanitation Operator II – Food Safety & CIP Expert

Hilmar Cheese Company; Hilmar (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Sanitation Operator to ensure cleanliness and sanitation across multiple cheese production lines. The role requires completing CIP tasks, monitoring chemical tanks, and supporting ongoing plant sanitation programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and overtime, with emphasis on food safety, safety protocols, and teamwork. Candidates should have basic MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• English must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak.
• Must be able to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document Plant CIP systems and daily CIP of multiple line circuits.
• Maintain and monitor chemical tanks, drums and labeling.
• Perform pre-operation preparations of cheese equipment shut down.
• Collaborate with plant operators on CIP issues across the Plant.
• Comply with Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.
• Identify safety, food safety or quality issues and communicate to leadership.

Skills

English Proficiency

Shift Flexibility

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Lifting 60lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Sanitation Operator to ensure cleanliness and sanitation across multiple cheese production lines. The role requires completing CIP tasks, monitoring chemical tanks, and supporting ongoing plant sanitation programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and overtime, with emphasis on food safety, safety protocols, and teamwork. Candidates should have basic MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.