Production
CIP-COP-cleaning-production-operator
As a CIP (Clean-In-Place) & COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) Cleaning Bottling Hall Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and machinery used in the bottling process. Your primary duties will involve executing cleaning procedures to maintain hygiene standards, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting the smooth operation of the bottling hall.
Specific responsibilities:
- Execute CIP & COP Procedures: Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of bottling equipment, tanks, pipelines, and other machinery using CIP and COP techniques.
- Chemical Handling: Safely handle and prepare cleaning chemicals and solutions according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Equipment Inspection: Conduct regular inspections of cleaning equipment, ensuring proper functioning and identifying any maintenance needs or defects.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, including chemical usage, cleaning schedules, and equipment inspections.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety protocols and procedures while handling cleaning chemicals and operating cleaning equipment to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other bottling hall operators, production supervisors, and maintenance staff to coordinate cleaning schedules and ensure minimal disruption to production activities.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that cleaning procedures meet quality standards and regulatory requirements to maintain product integrity and hygiene.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any cleaning-related issues or challenges promptly to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing training programs and actively seek opportunities to improve cleaning processes, efficiency, and safety protocols.
- Equipment Setup and Shutdown: Assist in the setup/ change -overs and shutdown of bottling equipment for cleaning purposes, following established procedures and guidelines.
- Support the production line with all necessary tasks, subject to the availability of your own workload and pending priorities of other work activities.
General responsibilities:
- Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, readily assisting with operational tasks as needed.
- Maintain a consistently professional demeanor, serving as a positive ambassador for TBC/BNB.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions to stay informed and updated.
- Uphold a tidy and organized work environment at all times.
- Adhere to hygienic practices while carrying out responsibilities.
- Promptly report any environmental, safety, quality, or food-related concerns to your supervisor.
- Immediately notify your superior of any (near) accidents or unsafe situations/actions.
- Support colleagues by performing their tasks during their absence as directed by your supervisor.
- Actively engage in the cross-training program as outlined in the Cross-Training Chart.
- Foster positive relationships and maintain open communication with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Follow procedures and instructions outlined in the Employee Handbook and the IMS manual of TBC/BNB.
- Comply with guidelines and procedures related to environmental, safety, quality, and food safety.
- Utilize equipment, machinery, transportation, tools, and materials properly, including adherence to safety measures.
- Adhere to procedures and regulations specific to job locations.
- Wear personal protective equipment as directed by TBC/BNB regulations or supervisor instructions.
Experience:
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation procedures, and equipment operation.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
Personal Qualities & Skills:
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Able to accept flexible work hours. Initiative. Motivated.
- Upright and reliable / trustworthy. Social skills.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions including bending,
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in standing positions for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed.
- Operating basic tools and electrical tools is essential.
Level of Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification required; additional certification or training in sanitation and food safety preferred.
- EPB
Languages:
Knowledge of Papiamento, English, Dutch.