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≈ $39k – $69k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Fort Wayne)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Prairie Farms scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Prairie Farms Dairy is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, that processes and distributes milk and other dairy products across the Midwest and South of the United States. Founded in 1938, the cooperative sells milk, cottage cheese, dips, iced coffee, lactose-free products, school milk and ice cream from plants in places such as Fort Wayne, Battle Creek, Somerset, Orrville and Hammond. It hires route sales and Class A CDL drivers, machine and filler operators, maintenance mechanics and technicians, forklift operators, merchandisers, quality coordinators and office and accounting clerks.

Job Title: 2nd - CIP/Clean Up Operator

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Description:

  • The General Sanitation Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the production/process areas are both clean and sterile.
  • Prepares, wash and put back together Pasteurized and Raw Silos
  • Perform the basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment.
  • Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves and clamps before start up.
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Complete duties as assigned through (Insert facility specific sanitation program (MP2, etc)
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
  • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
  • Help give breaks to Filler Operators
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

*Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 6 months experience required.
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Be able to effectively work in a team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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