Plant Sanitation

United Dairy is currently seeking a 2nd shift Sanitation Operator. Sanitation Operators ensure that the equipment is clean, sanitized and ready to make our crave-able, delicious ice cream and frozen novelties. Sanitation Operators are responsible for disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and re-assembling all manufacturing, storage, and delivery equipment used in the facility for producing ice cream.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Complete tasks outlined in the master, daily and weekly sanitation schedule or as directly assigned by the QA/ sanitation supervisor and or lead.


• Perform all duties following company safety procedures and guidelines with focus on zero injuries.


• Utilize, store away and measure all chemicals while utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures (LOTO).


• Must be able to assess area after cleaning to ensure sanitation is complete


• Inspect each other’s work to make sure work is complete.


• Must be able to partake in and complete the chemical training program.


• Must be able to assess reoccurring sanitation issues, and present actions to mitigate issues.


• Be a problem solver, come to work to “Make a Difference”


• Scrape, wash, and sanitize plant equipment as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule – Sanitation is a totally inclusive process for the entire plant.


• May help train new hires.


• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).


• Work as a member of a team.


• Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time an under cold, indoor environment.


• Adhere to all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)


• Familiarity with GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety and sanitation (i.e. HACCP, AIB, SQF)


• Ability to work with limited supervision is required, must be a decision maker.


• Proven ability to work independently while performing a variety of sanitation and production tasks

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Must be able to pass a background check


• Must be able to pass a drug screening


• Associate needs to be a Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks and takes initiative to achieve goals beyond what is required.


• Candidate must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly.


• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, Ice Cream Manufacturing (Preferred) but not required.


• Ability to handle constant physical workload.


• Ability to prioritize.


• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.


• Read, write and communicate in English.


• Be on time and willing to perform some overtime when necessary.


• Must have dependable transportation to get from and to the job.


• Be able to mentor the next team member


• Able to work with computers

Work Schedule:

• 8-hour shift – Maybe Extended as Needed


• Monday to Friday


• Weekends as needed.


• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Expectations

•  Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, work in confined spaces, and climb ladders, when required.


•  Ability to lift 50+ pounds.