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Sanitation Maintenance Technician - Days

Dairy Farmers of America

Bridgeton, NJJob$24–30/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–30/hr
Location
Bridgeton, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA Forklift Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift Certification

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Sanitation Maintenance Technician - Days. Cumberland Dairy, a farmer‑owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, seeks a Sanitation Maintenance Technician to perform general and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair CIP skids, production equipment, and chemical systems with limited supervision, supporting the production of ultra‑pasteurized dairy products.

Important skills include CIP Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repair, Valve Rebuilding, CIP Pump Maintenance, and Filler And Product Line Valve Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CIP Equipment MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting and RepairValve RebuildingCIP Pump MaintenanceFiller and Product Line Valve MaintenanceGasket ReplacementBasic Hand Tool UseMath Calculations With UnitsRecord Keeping DocumentationOwn Tools Provision

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3+ Years Sanitary Maintenance ExperienceOSHA Forklift Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationPass Pre‑Employment Drug, Background, and Criminal ChecksEnglish Reading Speaking Writing ProficiencyAbility to Lift 50‑80 PoundsWillingness to Work Flexible Hours Including Overtime Weekends and Holidays

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a skilled plant Sanitation Maintenance Technician responsible for general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or troubleshooting and repair of equipment such as CIP skids, production machines/equipment, sanitizer and chemical systems. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

  • $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: Weekly

Sunday through Thursday, Day Shift

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k) with company contribution

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits

  • Service recognition and employee appreciation events

  • Employee referral program

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Uniforms provided

  • Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

  • 3 years of sanitary maintenance preferably in a manufacturing environment with strong emphasis on CIP and chemical equipment troubleshooting

  • Experience with a variety of preventative maintenance tasks including rebuilding valves, CIP pumps, filler and product line valves and gaskets, preferably in dairy manufacturing environment

  • Must provide own tools

  • Certification and/or License – OSHA Forklift Safety Certification (Written and practical test), confined space, aerial lift, and other onsite training programs may be required during course of employment

  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks

  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Must be able to read, speak, and write in English

  • Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping

  • Must be able to handle basic hand tools

  • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with capabilities to lift up to 80 pounds

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $24.00 / hr - $30.00 / hr

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