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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Understanding of the basic functions of all production equipment including Mixers, Wire Cuts, Wrappers, and Conveyors required to complete sanitation procedures
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required
Nice to have:
SQF Certification a plus
Skills and/or ability to gain knowledge of proper sanitary design for equipment (preferred)