Sanitation/Production Operator-3rd Shift Yogurt

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At Klondike Cheese Co. we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people’s lives. We’re not just in the business of making cheese; we’re in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion.

Our Sanitation team performs a variety of essential tasks to assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment that allows us to produce safe and high-quality cheese and yogurt products. Sanitation team member responsibilities include activities such as cleaning and sanitizing equipment, machinery, and work areas in the facility using brushes, hoses, and chemical cleaning agents. Sanitation team members will utilize detergents, sanitizers, brushes, and high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment and rooms in assigned areas. These roles are critical in meeting the highest food safety standards.

Sanitation Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of all areas in the food manufacturing facility, utilizing brushes, hoses and chemical cleaning agents, including production lines, equipment, tools, floors, walls, and storage areas.
• Follow standard cleaning procedures and guidelines to meet food safety regulations and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Safely and efficiently handle and use cleaning agents, sanitizers, and equipment effectively and safely to achieve optimal cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.
• Remove waste and debris from production areas and dispose of it in designated containers according to waste management protocols.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed for proper cleaning and sanitization.
• Monitors or conducts chemical test levels on COP and CIP tanks daily.
• Monitor flow rates, time, temperature, steps and conductivity of CIP system.
• Ensure chemical containers are properly labeled, remove and store empty containers properly.
• Documents cleaning activities, including logs, checklist, and records, as required by regulatory agencies and internal quality control standards.
• Adhere to all food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations. (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
• Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Shift: 3rd shift, 10:00pm - done (typically 8-9 hour shifts), Monday-Friday plus every other Saturday.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour, plus a 3rd shift premium $3.00.