Sanitation

Join the California Dairies, Inc.(CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin.We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California! Our commitment to CDI employees:We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics.You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions.Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future.We don't stop there.We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.Job Summary Sanitation personnel's main responsibility is to help oversee and maintain the general sanitation and housekeeping in the plant, including but not limited to, general cleaning of the evaporator and dryer departments.The sanitation personnel must follow all USDA, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and safety regulations.Essential Functions Help oversee the general sanitation in the plant.Ensure that all high risk areas are kept clean and organized by assisting the operators with their daily cleaning tasks.Assist other employees with their daily general sanitation duties.Does weekly inventory of sanitation supplies and submit to QA department.Assist QA with pest exclusion and investigations.Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.Follow all company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures Assist with powder silo bin vent sock changes.Inventory and ordering of requested supplies.Perform Visible Emissions Evaluation (VEE) readings.Sanitation and maintenance of rooftop areas.Maintain chemical storage areas - clean and organize bulk area a barrel area.Filter replacement as needed (schedule on dryer down time).Available to work hours before or after shift if needed and requested by management.Follow all safety and working rules.Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools laboratory equipment.Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.Must be able to get along with co-workers.Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.Food Safety and Quality are the responsibilities of this position.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 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 recognize problems and be persistent until a solution is found.Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent.Language Skills English is required as the written and spoken language.Other languages are definite assets.A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:N/A Driving Requirements:N/A Equipment Lab equipment, dryer department machinery, evaporator, and silos.Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection 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 to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Employee will be subject to temperatures from 34 to over 100 degrees.An employee may come into contact with the following:ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds.This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change sig