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.

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