Your Mission
Protect product quality at its source. As an Aseptic CIP Processing Technician, you’ll own the clean—from automated CIP cycles to hands-on detail work—so our lines start sterile, stay safe, and finish strong.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Imagine starting your shift by prepping a filler line for a deep CIP cycle. You configure the system, validate temperatures and flow, titrate chemicals to spec, and log every parameter. Before start-up, you verify pumps, valves, agitators, and clamps are pristine. Later, you troubleshoot a seal, submit a maintenance work order, and partner with QA to swab for verification. That’s a win—line released to production on time.
Core Responsibilities
- Assemble/disassemble processing equipment per OEM instructions for complete sanitation.
- Operate CIP systems to clean and sanitize tanks, pipelines, and equipment.
- Perform basic PM on contact parts (gaskets, seals, O-rings, plates) per the Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Record cycle times, concentration levels, flow rates, heat-up temperatures, and sanitizer strengths.
- Maintain facility cleanliness—floors, walls, ceilings, vents, lights, and equipment exteriors.
- Complete pre-op checks on all product-contact surfaces (pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves, clamps).
- Collect samples required for QA testing.
- Ensure documentation is neat, legible, accurate, and complete; follow SOP documentation requirements.
- Comply with plant/department safety and general sanitation procedures, including chemical handling.
- Follow allergen sanitation and isolation protocols.
- Use hazardous chemicals safely; operate scissor lifts with appropriate fall protection.
- Use an electric walk-behind hand jack and forklift to support sanitation tasks.
- Work continuously in wet production areas.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and leadership.
- Participate in productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized environment; conduct 5S and area audits.
- Accurately log CIP and filler cleaning records.
- Operate chemical foaming systems for manual cleaning.
- Disassemble/reassemble manufacturing equipment as needed.
- Enter requests in the automated Maintenance Work Order System.
- Set up and stage equipment for CIP runs.
- Perform manual sanitation for filler and support equipment and surrounding areas.
- Conduct pre- and post-CIP inspections and verification swabbing.
- Confirm cleaning and inspection completion to release equipment to production.
- Support root cause investigations related to sanitation.
- Execute chemical titration procedures.
- Apply advanced knowledge of valves, pumps, and instrumentation.
- Utilize advanced CIP and sanitation expertise.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Comfort in wet environments with exposure to dust, gases/fumes, and cleaning chemicals.
- Flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Team-first mindset and the ability to excel in a demanding setting.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures; strong math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and clients.
- Mechanical familiarity with plant machinery and equipment.
- Ability to wear a company-provided uniform.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly, full-time
- Starting pay rate: $19 per hour
- Medical (base plan employer paid), Vision, Dental, HSA
- 401(k) with company match after a 90-day probationary period
- Free lunch, PTO, and six paid holidays per calendar year
Tools & Mastery
- Proficient in industrial cleaning equipment
- Proficient in CIP
- Machines/technologies: Cleaning-In-Place (CIP)
GMP & Safety
Adhere to all GMP and Safety guidelines (including chemical handling). Complete assigned tasks according to schedule and need, following allergen sanitation and isolation procedures at all times.