Mizkan America · 1 day ago
Technician, CIP
Owensboro, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMizkan America is a food production company, and they are seeking a Technician, CIP to help meet the sanitary requirements of their facility. The role involves maintaining equipment sanitation, performing microbiological tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Food and BeverageMarketing
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)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
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
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
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)
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
Benefits
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
Company
Mizkan America
Mizkan America is a food production company that provides brand marketing services.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Smith
CEO
Patty Ward
CIO Mizkan Holdings, VP IT Mizkan America
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