Sanitation Technician

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.

• 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.
• 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 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, HACCP, and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or general education.

• Must be able to work with all required PPE 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 clean the molds.
• Must be able to remove and load molds from the RMC.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.