Clean-In-Place Technician

Clean-In-Place Technician (CIP Tech)

The Clean-In-Place Technician (CIP Tech) is responsible for efficiently and thoroughly maintaining plant/manufacturing equipment cleanliness and the operation of sanitation equipment and chemicals. The CIP Tech will follow all sanitation and food safety policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe production environment that meets and exceeds company, customer, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform CIP and sanitation operations on all process and packaging lines, support equipment, fillers, mixers, etc., within company policies and procedures.
• Follow and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Assist in daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sanitation duties.
• Responsible for accurate completion of documents, records, and the posting of CIP times.
• Maintain a positive relationship between all departments and staff.
• Responsible for maintaining sanitation supplies/materials.
• Responsible for the grounds, machine cleanliness, and production surfaces in the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe facility.
• Safely operate all sanitation equipment, to include brushes, air hoses, steam cleaners, water hoses, floor driers, and all CIP equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in food safety and prior CIP experience required, with a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required and used daily.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Evening, overnight, and weekend work is required.
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work with extremely hot water and a variety of chemicals.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.

Working Environment:

The CIP Tech is required to work on the production floor. While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and/or cold, and may involve exposure to chemicals. The associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places, and has the risk of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The incumbent will be exposed to loud noises from production equipment and thus will be required to wear PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high at times due to production and mechanical equipment noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be performed by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for long periods of time for the duration of the shift. The associate frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, sit, crouch, or crawl. Associates must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull, and balance up to 100 pounds.