Sanitation Technician - Days (6:00am-7:00pm) Pay $19.45

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.

  Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.

  Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.

  Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.

  Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment.

  Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.

  Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.

  Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.

  Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned. Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.

  Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.

  Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.

  Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.

  Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.

  Removes product debris to trash.

  Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained.

  Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).

  Collects recyclables and load into proper trailers.

  Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.

  May input chemical concentrates in to excel.

  May Create/Update Standard Operating Procedures.

  May perform other duties as required.

  Mandatory overtime may be required.

  Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  Good written and verbal communication skills.

  Average Mathematical Skills.

  Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standard cleaning procedures.

  Knowledge of HACCP, allergens and pest control required.

  Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in matters of food safety required.

  Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment.

  SQF Certification a plus.

  Understanding of the basic functions of all production equipment including Mixers, Wire Cuts, Wrappers, and Conveyors required to complete sanitation procedures.

  Skills and/or ability to gain knowledge of proper sanitary design for equipment (preferred).

  Education and Experience (Minimum and preferred educational requirements, years of experience needed to successfully perform the job - High School or GED, High School plus specialized vocation or technical education, college degree)

  High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

  Professional Licenses or Certifications

  Work Environment

  The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and hearing protection is required in the plant. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat or cold.

  Travel Required

  Minimal travel may be required.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.