Job Description

Title:                                                 Utility Technician 

Classification/Job Grade:               Hourly

Location:                                          Battle Creek, MI

Department:                                     Maintenance

Supervised by:                               Utility Supervisor

Schedule:                                       Sunday-Thursday, 11PM-7AM

Job Summary: 

As a UtilityTechnician you will be responsible for efficiently cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment and different areas of the plant. If you like to work in a fast paced environment and be part of a team this might be the perfect job for you. 

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

Essential Job Functions: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing the routine cleaning of walls, floors, tracks, overhead piping, valves and other equipment
• Ability to tear down and reassemble production line machines
• Disassemble and clean floor drains, inside and outside of tanks and vats
• Assist with ATP swabs
• Assists in all State and/or Federal inspections
• Maintains proper documentation including sanitation checklists and forms
• Communicate with Sanitation Supervisor in regard to progress on project status and completion
• Communicate with other departments in regard to their work schedules and the sanitation schedule

• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Machine operator experience preferred, but not required

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Sanitation Department in a food processing facility or related field preferred
• Knowledge of CIP (Clean-In-Place), COP (Clean-Out-Of-Place), equipment and facility cleaning procedures preferred but not required 
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and be on call as needed

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand for long periods of time

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.