Sanitation Tech

• Responsible for the daily cleaning of the manufacturing and general storage areas of the facility.
• Will be required to disassemble and re-assemble equipment to complete the cleaning process.
• All parts to remain with the equipment after cleaning process.
• Will be required to remove waste from the areas and place in the designated containers.
• Must at all times work in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Must insure that GMPs, PPE and Safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Follows all good housekeeping practices, sanitation SOPs and adheres to any USDA guidelines for food/sanitation.
• Operates Compactors (inedible and corrugated), (understands Hog Farmer, Inedible bin requirements)
• May operate pallet jacks.
• Ensure product on the floor is squeegee/scooped and placed in appropriate disposal bin.
• Ensure drain covers are in place.
• All inedible food products in yellow trash bins and other non-food inedible products in gray trash bins.
• Ensure the use of water in cleaning will be minimized to control overspray and possible cross contamination.
• Ensures all motors/electrical panels/plugs are properly covered with plastic bags.
• Ensure that equipment is properly disassembled/assembled for cleaning.
• Ensure all parts remain with the equipment and stored properly.
• All hoses properly stored after use.
• Able to follow and perform lock out tag out procedures.
• Able to follow GMPs and adhere to USDA guidelines for food/sanitary guidelines
• Operate controls of equipment and reports any malfunctions or potential hazards to supervisor
• Must be able to operate power washers in safe and timely manner
• Reports all equipment concerns to supervisor or maintenance team members.
• Reports to work station properly dressed with correct PPE on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Understands during cleaning
• the equipment has moving parts and must ensure safety and quality always comes first. Does not stick/place any parts of the body into any moving part of the equipment. Must adhere to proper operating sanitation procedures for the equipment. Must understand that chemicals are being used to clean/sanitize, the proper use and storage of chemicals and PPE involved. Demonstrates a good mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to communicate Benefit if read and write English (Bilingual Preferred)
• Stand, reach, bend and (climb steps/stairs occasionally)
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Works well with others
• ability to meet required demands on work/quality to support sanitation process. Works with minimum supervision.
• Understands and can demonstrate workable knowledge of chemical usage/cleaning
• Evaluation of performance is to take place within first 120 hours of beginning job.
• Must be able to travel throughout Production areas
• Office and factory environment, including refrigerated warehouses
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift occasional heavy loads (50 lbs.)
• Must be able to work flexible hours based upon needs of Operation
• Must be able to operate Power Washers for cleaning if required

Bilingual Preferred

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment