Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation/Clean Up
Reports To: Sanitation Supervisor

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

• Perform the cleaning and sanitizing of processing and packaging equipment in the plant.  Insure that the equipment is clean and dry at the start of production, and that it passes the pre operational inspection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:
• Remove product residue from all process lines
• Clean parts and equipment following written standard sanitation operating procedures (SSOP)
• Insure that all equipment is clean and dry at start of production
• Perform ATP or biological testing; enter results in log book
• Maintain chemical usage logs
• Clean exterior areas of plant (weeds, debris, dock plates, etc)
• Do any clean-up necessary
• Keep up with the master sanitation list
*And any other duties assigned by Supervisor

EMPLOYEE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Understanding of written electrical Lock Out Tag Out program
• Wear hearing protection and eyewear protection in all areas of the plant
• Wearing proper PPE
• Wear safety goggles when foaming
• Use of LOTO procedures
• Chemical safety training
• Follow all common employee safety practices
• Report any unsafe conditions for correction
• Understanding of SDS program, and safe chemical handling

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Basic understanding of HACCP and Allergen programs
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Understanding of the AIB Audit process

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Bi-lingual is not required but is a plus. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

3rd Shift - 10:30pm-7:00am