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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 facilities 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, 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 at 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 prepares and uses 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 from trash.

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

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

Collects recyclables and loads them 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.

Scope of Responsibility No supervisory responsibility.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements (Knowledge, skills, and abilities normally required for competent performance in the job – writing skills, communication skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, license, specific technical skills, etc. List licenses or professional certifications required for the job.)

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 (List professional licenses or certificates required for the job N/A

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job)

Sitting-Seldom
Standing-Continuously
Walking -Continuously
Driving -Seldom
Using hands - Continuously
Climbing -Frequently
Stooping, Kneeling -Frequently
Talking, Hearing-Frequently
Tasting, Smelling- Occasionally

Weight:

Up to 10 pounds-Continuously
Up to 25 pounds -Continuously
Up to 60 pounds -Continuously
Up to 100 pounds- Frequently
More than 100 lbs.-Frequently

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.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.