Sanitation Technician - Turlock North

California Dairies, Inc.
is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate several processing facilities located throughout California.
CDI employees are highly valued and are provided competitive benefits packages and career growth plans.
We offer a generous total rewards package that includes: Hourly Wage - $19.
80 - $22.
00 Family medical/dental/vision Paid Time Off Pension Plans Shift Differential Summary The Sanitation person works on assigned jobs as needed.
Areas of responsibility are to keep the plant clean and sanitary at all times.
The processing cleanup person always adheres to all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations as well as CDI’s own standards of excellence.
Support and enforce QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
“Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
Essential Functions Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of Plants in accordance with CDI Sanitation Program Responsible for keeping all floors, walls, and pipes clean.
Responsible for foaming down equipment.
Responsible for taking samples of filters when they visually appear to be dirty.
Ensure COP tanks and Sanitation Bins meet Regulatory and internal requirements, including but not limited to titration of chemical.
Site wide PPE and GMP distribution locations are adequately stocked and clean.
Ensure chemical jugs, containers and dispensers are all properly labeled in accordance with OSHA and CDI requirements.
Responsible for knowing different cleaning chemicals and in what situations to use those chemicals.
Responsible for CIP Validation completion and goals working with Chemco and other CDI Teams.
Ensure Regulatory, 3rd Party and Customer Audit findings are addressed and corrected.
Respond to Environmental Monitoring OOS results, ensuring proper policies are followed.
Involved in Root Cause Analysis Investigations relative to Finished Products and Environmental results.
Assist in Unplanned Events, ensuring the process, products and Environment are protected and returned to hygienic conditions before production resumes.
Assist in Dryer Major’s, ensuring PM’s including filters, boots and other critical parts of the drying process are verified before production resumes.
Work in a safe and sanitary manner.
Work well with other employees.
Follow and understand all of the “Standard Operating Procedures”.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
Responsible for training new hires.
Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
Follow all safety and working rules.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.
best interests.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Education and/or Experience One to three months of related experience.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning required.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Language Skills A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Sitting/Standing/Walking Each workday, the sanitation technician will do all three.
Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the sanitation technician lifts up to 60 pounds on a repetitive basis.
S/he will be expected, each workday to carry 60 pounds on a repetitive basis.
Occasional lifting/carrying above 60 pounds may be required as well.
Pushing/Pulling: Each workday, the sanitation technician frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 60 pounds in a repetitive manner.
Occasional pushing 500 pounds on a dolly.
Bending/Stooping: Each workday, the sanitation technician will bend and stoop often.
Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday, the sanitation technician will sometimes squat.
Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
Twisting/Turning: Each workday, the sanitation technician will often twist and turn while carrying Climbing/Balancing: Each workday, the sanitation -up technician will occasionally climb and/or balance.
Reaching: Each workday, the sanitation technician will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
Grasping/Manipulating: Each workday, the sanitation technician will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.
Grasping/Manipulating: Constant handling of equipment and supplies.
Equipment Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties.
Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Employees will be subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees while working in proximity to evaporator.
Temperatures range from 34 to 100 degrees.
ADA/FEHA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.