What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Sanitation Operator position at Leprino Foods?
Short & Sweet: The sanitation operator is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment.
Schedule: 8 hour shifts, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
- Weekends & Holidays are scheduled often
- $1.00 shift premium between 6PM and 6AM
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401K & Profit Sharing
- Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses
- Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages available
Job Responsibilities:
- Inspect ribbon of cheese for softness and extraneous.
- Pack cheese.
- Feed ribbon stacks of cheese onto the conveyor.
- Blend cheese as required.
- Maintain good housekeeping at all times, including cleaning empty tubs and weighing scrap.
- Observe proper safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Add slip sheets/inter-leaver sheets in-between layers of cheese in tote.
- Fold bags into boxes so none is exposed when the box is closed.
- Box maker, perform the duties per established SOP’s.
- Remove all cheese prior to sanitizing equipment, separating it into rework, redice, or scrap categories.
- Reassemble and make all necessary minor adjustments to all processing equipment and verify proper equipment set up.
- Clean all equipment using foam or CIP and rinse thoroughly.
- Disassemble all processing equipment.
- Protect all electrical panels and equipment from water damage by covering them.
- Comply with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Notify team lead/supervisor of any potential problems, hazards, broken or damaged equipment.
- Organize all parts for proper and efficient cleaning.
- Pre-clean all processing equipment using scrapers and air guns and water.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Must be able to lift 46 lbs. from floor to shoulder (0" - 58") and climb stairs hourly
