Cheese CIP 1 Operator

Short & Sweet: This position requires responsibility for cleaning and sanitation of all cheese making equipment in the HTST, Vat and CIP rooms.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shifts
• 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
• 2, 2, 3 rotation
• 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays
• $1.00 shift premium between 6 PM and 6 AM

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow CIP (Clean In Place) procedure for each piece of equipment and set up for production within allotted time
• Monitor several factors to ensure a proper CIP process: flow, temperature, time, pressure, chemical concentration and visual inspection
• Transfer flowverter connections from production to CIP position and back
• Lockout equipment as required
• Hose down floor and equipment with water and also with a foam sanitation solution
• Gather chemicals needed from chemical room wearing appropriate PPE
• Document times, temperatures and strengths of each CIP accurately on the Daily Chemical Strength Log and appropriate recording charts
• Conduct gasket control program
• Perform pre-start up inspections
• Operate floor scrubber to clean floors
• Write maintenance work orders
• Communicate quality concerns to the Quality Execution Department
Any additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to support 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays.
• The ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and climb stairs hourly