CIP Technician | 1st Shift in Lathrop, California at Gehl Food & Beverage

Now Hiring: CIP Technician | 1st Shift

Shift/Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $26.00 - $31.00 hourly

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• FSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Sanitation Manager, the CIP Technician is responsible for verifying Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to ensure processing equipment is cleaned and sanitized in accordance with food safety, product quality, regulatory standards. This role supports efficient operations by verifying cleaning effectiveness, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment is production ready.

What You'll Do

· Monitor and validate CIP systems, including chemical concentrations, temperatures, flow rates, and cycle times.

· Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams regarding equipment availability and cleaning schedules.

· Perform APC, allergen, conductivity, titration, or other verification testing as required for validation.

· Document CIP activities, chemical usage, test results, and corrective actions.

· Inspect equipment and report maintenance concerns, leaks, or damaged components.

· Oversee inventory of sanitation chemicals, supplies, CIP-related to sanitation CIP performance.

· Support environmental and water conservation initiatives through efficient CIP operations.

· Drive CIP validations and continuous improvement projects related to sanitation and CIP performance.

· Perform passivation and validation of new equipment utilizing COP tank if necessary.

· Identify and report cost savings opportunities.

· Perform chemical titrations as needed.

· Perform 5S Program auditing monthly.

· Participate in Gehl training, meetings, and team building.

· Work in unity with the CIP Specialist and outside contractors to complete the CIP systems validation as per schedule.

· Experience in food or beverage manufacturing sanitation operations.

· Knowledge of CIP systems, chemical handling, and food safety programs.

· Ability to interpret sanitation procedures (SSOPs), SOPs, and process flow diagrams.

· Basic computer skills for completing documentation and reports.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.