Sanitation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Pennsauken, NJ location.

WHAT WE NEED

The CIP II Operator will ensure equipment and machinery is cleaned in a safe and efficient manner based on the production schedule and in compliance with the approved health and sanitation practices. Possess the ability to demonstrate the ability to run the entire circuit across all lines at their assigned facility and demonstrate the knowledge of Kosher and/or Allergen processes.

Our Sanitation Team follows a 2-2-3 shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance. Shift hours for this role are 5:45am - 6:00pm.

Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule :
Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday - Off Wednesday, Thursday - Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday - Work Wednesday, Thursday - Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

You will help to ensure an efficient and safe production run by:

• Perform cleaning circuits, set up, and perform pipe swings; monitor CIP circuits and document parameters.
• Maintain chemical equipment and deliver chemicals as requested.
• Clean drains, traps, and caps per cleaning scheduled and as required.
• Perform standardized cleaning and procedures with caustic and cleaning chemical; complete parts changeover as needed.
• Inspect all areas to ensure AIB standards are met and notify management of any concerns unable to be resolved.
• Monitor/Inspect Color code program for buckets and cleaning tools.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Depending on facility:
  • Check to ensure proper chlorine levels at coolers.
  • Assist with monitoring for pest control.
  • Perform cream tank receiving, maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete MSS as assigned for daily, weekly, monthly, tasks in Redzone.
• Depending on facility, Kosher boil outs as scheduled may be performed.
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience working with chemicals is preferred .
• A great attitude and willingness to work hard.
• Desire to learn and accomplish tasks as assigned.
• Ability to complete required LO/TO, Chemical, HAACP, HECP and Chemical training.
• Ability to assemble pumps, mills, piping configurations
• Forklift and Scissor lift training required for chemical transport and overhead tasks.
• Accurately follows directions, works effectively in teams, and contributes a positive attitude each day.
• Effectively communicates information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Ability to problem solve with limited information.
• Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask, no facial piercings, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.
• Ability to wear additional PPE while completing the CIP circuit, not limited to chemical suits and boots and face shield.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch to perform the duties of the job
• Ability to work in excessive heat environments, wet or humid conditions, and around toxic or caustic chemicals

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!