Technician, CIP

Job Description

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus 

BONUSES: Based on quarterly plant results.

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY: The primary responsibilities of this position are to help the facility meet the sanitary requirements of a Food Production Plant by following the Master Sanitations Schedule and following all SSOPs while supporting the Environmental Team as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely and observe all plant safety, GMP, and food safety rules. 
• Work in a safe manner and insure zero accidents.
• Maintenance of all processing equipment in a sanitary condition and the reporting of equipment conditions to responsible associates.
• Performing tests for the microbiological examination of equipment.
• The maintenance and running of all mini-CIP systems.
• The maintenance of all PROD/CIP connections.
• The maintenance of all CIP/COP tanks.
• The establishment of CIP system chemical concentration control by product grouping and actual titrations of chemical solutions.
• The maintenance of CIP source/recovery systems.
• Insuring proper storage of all CIP/PROD swing piping.
• The maintenance of chemical storage areas.
• The maintenance of all chemical distribution methods including the labeling of chemical containers.
• The responsibility of working directly with chemical representatives to establish chemical usage data and reduce chemical costs.
• The responsibility of testing new chemicals and recommending their use based on cost and effectiveness.
• Responsible for effectively managing the cook’s platform in the kitchen during production nights.
• Maintain all valve/pump parts and work with stockroom personnel to ensure adequate parts are on hand.
• Maintain all sanitation equipment in a "ready-to-use" condition and with stockroom personnel to ensure adequate parts are on hand.
• The responsibility for the cleaning and setting up of fillers and reporting of equipment conditions to designated associates.
• Work required hours to provide coverage for vacation, absence on assigned team and/or other sanitation team as required.
• The responsibility of cleaning process/and packaging areas of the plant, both manual and computerized.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbing equipment.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Perform all TPM activities required.
• The establishment and maintenance of a sanitary valve/pump program.
• The establishment of a gasket/checkball inspection/replacement program.
• Direct involvement in equipment installations and the requirements of cleaning these systems.
•  Be directly involved in piping changes and redesigns.
• Ability to run CIP systems (computerized).           

EDUCATION:

•            High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbing equipment
• Basic plumbing skills (unclog drains, repair leaks)
• Basic mechanical skills (tool care, power tool use, parts inventory)
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment/furniture
• Ability to work in cold/outdoor environment and stand for long periods of time
• Strong Computer skills (ability to run CIP programs)
• Self-Motivated (must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision)
• Complete all required Safety, Quality, Sanitation/Chemical training and follow all plant policies.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong Computer Literacy skills
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
• Ability to exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month.