Dairy Farmers of America · 4 hours ago
Sanitation Technician
Zumbrota, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hrDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Sanitation Technician to ensure quality cheese, whey, and powder products are produced safely and according to specifications. The role involves performing sanitation processes, cleaning assigned areas, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas sanitary and clean
Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and evaporator and dryer ledges and beams as assigned
Clean assigned areas, including Annex basement, Azo deck, exterior dock areas, and penthouse areas
Participate on the Safety Committee
Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) review/development
Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Skill in proficient computer usage
Skill in written and oral communication
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow required steps to insure proper equipment operation
Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
Able to change task daily
Able to operate a forklift
Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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