Aseptic CIP Processing Technician

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.