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Dairy Farmers of America Sanitation Technician in Turlock, California
Position : Sanitation Technician
Location : Turlock, California
Requisition ID: : 26814
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 - $21.00 - $24.50 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