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Job Description Location: Owensboro, KY Job Title: Technician, CIP Department: Sanitation Work Status: On-site Reports To: Sanitation Supervisor FLSA Status: Hourly Shift: 2nd COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus Comp Range: $29.3733 - $30.4414 BONUSES: Based on quarterly plant results.
COMMENTS : This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply. SUMMARY: The primary responsibilities of this position are to help the facility meet the sanitary requirements of a Food Production Plant by following the Master Sanitations Schedule and following all SSOPs while supporting the Environmental Team as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work safely and observe all plant safety, GMP, and food safety rules. Work in a safe manner and insure zero accidents. Maintenance of all processing equipment in a sanitary condition and the reporting of equipment conditions to responsible associates. Performing tests for the microbiological examination of equipment. The maintenance and running of all mini-CIP systems.
The maintenance of all PROD/CIP connections. The maintenance of all CIP/COP tanks. The establishment of CIP system chemical concentration control by product grouping and actual titrations of chemical solutions. The maintenance of CIP source/recovery systems. Insuring proper storage of all CIP/PROD swing piping. The maintenance of chemical storage areas. The maintenance of all chemical distribution methods including the labeling of chemical containers.
The responsibility of working directly with chemical representatives to establish chemical usage data and reduce chemical costs. The responsibility of testing new chemicals and recommending their use based on cost and effectiveness. Responsible for effectively managing the cook’s platform in the kitchen during production nights. Maintain all valve/pump parts and work with stockroom personnel to ensure adequate parts are on hand.
Maintain all sanitation equipment in a "ready-to-use" condition and with stockroom personnel to ensure adequate parts are on hand. The responsibility for the cleaning and setting up of fillers and reporting of equipment conditions to designated associates. Work required hours to provide coverage for vacation, absence on assigned team and/or other sanitation team as required. The responsibility of cleaning process/and packaging areas of the plant, both manual and computerized.
Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbing equipment. Ability to work at heights. Perform all TPM activities required. The establishment and maintenance of a sanitary valve/pump program. The establishment of a gasket/checkball inspection/replacement program. Direct involvement in equipment installations and the requirements of cleaning these systems. Be directly involved in piping changes and redesigns.
Ability to run CIP systems (computerized). EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbing equipment Basic plumbing skills (unclog drains, repair leaks) Basic mechanical skills (tool care, power tool use, parts inventory) Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces Ability to lift and move heavy equipment/furniture Ability to work in cold/outdoor environment and stand for long periods of time Strong Computer skills (ability to run CIP programs) Self-Motivated (must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision) Complete all required Safety, Quality, Sanitation/Chemical training and follow all plant policies.
Excellent communication skills Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills Strong Computer Literacy skills Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines Ability to exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday. Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend. Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance. Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___ Day, ___Week, or ___Month. POSITION TITLE: CIP Technician Activity Estimated Percent of Time Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.
100 Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more. 100 Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more. 100 Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. 100 Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder. 100 Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
100 Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors. 100 Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet. 100 Crouching - bending using the back and or knees. 100 Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. 100 Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties. 100 Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips.
100 Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right. 100 Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved). 100 Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear. 100 Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee. 100 Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
100 Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking). 100 Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 100 Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction. 100 Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position. 100 Standing - remaining in an upright position at a work station without moving about. 100 Stooping - bending the body downward and forward.
100 Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. 100 Walking - moving about on foot. 100 #LI-DNI