ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for maintaining the general sanitation and cleanliness of the UDA facility. The Sanitation Operator will work within Clean in Place, state, federal, and food safety guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of products. 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Regularly provide prompt and detailed assistance for a variety of sanitation and environmental cleaning conditions.
• inspect products and equipment for compliance with UDA Clean in Place (CIP) standards and federal and state sanitation laws.
• Perform regular cleaning of equipment, tools, outer surfaces, and general plant facility. 
• Inspect premises for unsanitary practices and conditions and take corrective action when necessary. 
• Coordinate with UDA Quality Control team on regular facility testing and HAZMAT cleanup.
• Respond to environmental contamination requests pertaining to pathogen and bacteria contamination and chemical spills. 
• Conduct regular inspections, washes, and sanitation of equipment and machinery in a confined space – including tankers, dryers, bag houses, and receivers.
• Document, log, and report completed sanitation tasks, work orders, and checklists.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Manage on-hand inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and chemicals. 
• Adhere to and keep updated on all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HACCP guidelines.
• Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to lift, maneuver, push, and pull items on a repetitive bases and for extended periods of time.
• Ability to comprehend and implement CIP practices in compliance with UDA, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work in a variety of work environments which may include heights, confined spaces, slippery surfaces, and extreme temperatures. 
• Ability to efficiently clean tools, workstations, equipment, and plant.
• Ability to safely handle, move, and use hazardous chemicals for cleaning purposes.
• Excellent time-management and self-motivation with the ability to complete routine tasks, accurately and with minimal supervision. 
• Team-player that is willing to assist others in a variety of plant functions, when needed.
• Ability to take detailed, accurate, and legible notes.
• Basic understanding of food preparation, sanitation, and/or production line process. 
• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift, and various lifts.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of manufacturing, sanitation, janitorial, food handling, or general labor experience 

Physical Requirements:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled individuals to satisfactorily perform the essential functions.)

• Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time
• Requires ability to safely operate equipment by visually observing the condition of equipment and surroundings
• Requires ability to hear and speak, occasionally in high time weighted average environments with elevated decibel readings (using appropriate hearing protection)
• Requires ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items up to 55lbs
• Requires ability to push and pull items up to 150lbs 
• Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights occasionally including floors of 100ft or more, with appropriate fall protection PPE
• Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions
• Requires ability to work in confined spaces frequently
• Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
• Ability to safely operate a forklift occasionally

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Pay Differential
• Education Assistance
• On-site Fitness Center
• On-Site Health Clinic

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.