CIP Operator (Third Shift - Sanitation)

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company that has immediate job openings for well-versed CIP Operators to complete proper clean up and sanitation tasks to ensure optimum quality products. Additional functions include ensuring products and processes are clean and sterile by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established Company policies and procedures.

Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR CIP FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $18.15 per hour with an increase to $22.90 following 90-day probationary period

SHIFT: Third Shift

SCHEDULE: Sun-Thurs from 11pm-7am, 8-hour/day schedule; occasional Friday evenings as needed.

***Please attach updated and formatted resume when applying***

JOB DUTIES:

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instructions.
• Operate the CIP (clean-in-place) system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Complete basic preventive maintenance of gaskets, seals, "O" rings, plates, etc., on all product contact surfaces as needed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Complete record keeping items such as, but not limited to, identifying cleaning cycle times on charts, measuring cleaning concentration, examining flow rates, assessing heat up temperature, and sanitizing by chemical strengths.
• Perform the basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment.
• Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves, and clamps before starting up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have prior CIP (clean-in-place) sanitation experience within a plant environment (food plant background is a plus!).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift, up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals

BENEFITS:

• Teamsters 20 union membership and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Work for dairy farm families

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer