Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician

#36474

Location:

Turlock, CA

Company:
Dairy Farmers of America

Category:
California

Job Description

Floating start times, but typically 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM and Rotating Days Off (Subject To Change)

General

Purpose:

Proper sanitation of machinery and equipment throughout production room.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds

* Clean and sanitize drains

* Complete drain logs

* Clean outside of starter and product tanks

* Clean and foam floors as needed

* Clean brine surge tanks whenever required

* Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment

* Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner

* Complete special cleaning projects i.e. passivation of equipment

* Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals

* Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily

* Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them

* Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese

* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

* Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

* Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

* Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

* Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

* Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

* Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan

* Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly

* 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

Pay

* Competitive pay -$21.60 - $26.00 per hour based on experience

* Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM

* Paid Overtime

* Sign - On Bonus $1,500.00

BENEFITS

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* 401k Employer Match

* Life Insurance - Company Paid

* AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

* 144 hours of Paid Vacation

* Paid Holidays

* Paid Sick Time

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

* High School Diploma or General Education

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Must be able to work with all required PPE's when using chemicals

* Must be able to complete all required documents correctly

* Must be able to wear fall protection equipment when required

* Must be able to complete all duties in a timely manner as required by production schedule

* Must have a flexible schedule as this position does not have a set start time

* Must be able to push and pull mold carts during mold changes and hand cleaning of the molds

* Must be able remove and load molds from the RMC

* Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary:

$21.60-$26.00