Sanitation Technician

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance

AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a sanitation technician in California to properly clean, wash and sanitize production equipment including RMC, extruder, and molds. The role emphasizes strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards within the production area.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, performing special cleaning projects, ensuring proper labeling of chemicals, and upholding safety and health regulations. A high school diploma is required and overtime is paid.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with all required PPE's when using chemicals.
• Must be able to complete all required documents correctly.
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment when required.
• Must be able to complete all duties in a timely manner as required by production schedule.
• Must have a flexible schedule as this position does not have a set start time.
• Must be able to push and pull mold carts during mold changes and hand cleaning of the molds.
• Must be able remove and load molds from the RMC.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds
• Clean and sanitize drains
• Clean outside of starter and product tanks
• Clean and foam floors as needed
• Clean brine surge tanks whenever required
• Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
• Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete special cleaning projects i.e. passivation of equipment
• Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals
• Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily
• Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them
• Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

PPE handling

Documentation

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or General Education

Job description

General Purpose: Proper sanitation of machinery and equipment throughout production room.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds
• Clean and sanitize drains
• Clean outside of starter and product tanks
• Clean and foam floors as needed
• Clean brine surge tanks whenever required
• Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
• Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete special cleaning projects i.e. passivation of equipment
• Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals
• Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily
• Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them
• Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Pay

• Competitive pay -$24.00 per hour based on experience
• Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
• Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
• 144 hours of Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work with all required PPE's when using chemicals
• Must be able to complete all required documents correctly
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment when required
• Must be able to complete all duties in a timely manner as required by production schedule
• Must have a flexible schedule as this position does not have a set start time
• Must be able to push and pull mold carts during mold changes and hand cleaning of the molds
• Must be able remove and load molds from the RMC
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$24.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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