Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Title: Sanitation Operator    

Reports To:  Sanitation Supervisor

Location:  Nampa, ID

This position is for D shift. Thursday - Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00pm-7:00am. This shift includes a $4 night shift differential.

Job Summary:

The Sanitation Operator for Materne, North America is responsible for performing cleaning, sanitation and cleaning in place (CIP) processes on high speed production and food processing equipment.  This position will also have responsibilities for some janitorial tasks and activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform CIP (Cleaning in Place) sanitation procedures during end of week/shutdown activities.
• Perform COP (Clean Out of Place) sanitation procedures according to Master Sanitation Schedule
• Clean and sanitize capture tanks and stage them for use by production according to procedure.
• Open and close equipment (gaskets, hoses, etc.) in order to complete sanitation activities according to procedures.
• Clean and sanitize floor drains, waste and recycling areas, floors, walls, pipes, ducts, and other areas of the plant environment as necessary.
• Complete housekeeping and general cleaning activities in the plant and other buildings on the property, including the fire suppression pump house, boiler room, and waste water treatment building.
• Participate in the plant hygiene and GMP audits
• Complete daily paperwork and reports with accuracy and appropriate detail.
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Adhere to chemical handling safety procedures , PPE requirements and GMP procedures

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Experience:

• Prior experience performing CIP (Cleaning in Place) and COP (Cleaning out of Place) in the food industry is highly preferred
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred
• Prior experience with chemical safety and GMPs

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to operate sanitation programs using touch screen controls and manual valves. 
• Must be able to work safely with industrial sanitation chemicals
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment, including a floor sweeper.
• Must give high attention to detail and consistently maintain high standards of performance.
• Must be able to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
• Mechanical aptitude is required to disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts.

• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work, stand and walk for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to wear a face shield and other required personal protective equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift
• May be required to pass a fitness test and be fitted for a respirator in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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