Third Shift CIP Operator I in New Holland, Pennsylvania at Zausner Foods Corporation

Schedule: Monday through Friday 10 pm - 6:30 am.

Summary/Objective

The CIP Operator performs processes and procedures used to maintain the overall cleanliness and sanitation of our cheese manufacturing plant. The goal of a CIP Operator is to use equipment to assist with cleaning the processing equipment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This position report to the Production Manager.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate automated Clean In Place (CIP) system and equipment as well as perform manual cleaning
• Sanitize the 8 oz. and 3 lbs. room
• CIP lines, tanks, valves, and other Clean Out of Place (COP) equipment
• Monitor flow, temperature, timing, and chemical concentration
• Disassemble and assemble air valves, pumps and lines for CIP and Production run
• Prepare for monthly State inspections and company Audits
• Maintain logs and other records for Audit purposes
• Contribute to the team effort to assure quality, consistency, efficiency, and reduce loss, etc.
• Safely operator a forklift
• Follow sanitation policies, procedures, and requirements

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously;
• Exposure to chemical continuously;
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously;
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously.

Physical Demands

• Stand – continuously
• Stoop/Bend – frequently
• Squat – frequently
• Crawl – never
• Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently
• Reach – chest level, above or below – frequently
• Push - 50 lbs. occasionally
• Pull - 50 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry- 50 lbs. occasionally

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in the dairy industry

Preferred Education and Experience

• Forklift License (Company will pay and arrange for testing)
• Technical training in dairy sanitation
• Basic mechanical aptitude