Sanitation Technician

• Clean and sanitize process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products
• Ensure equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and government sanitation requirements
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of plant
• Report all job-related injuries to management
• Identify/report defective equipment
• Remove product debris to trash
• May perform other duties as required

• High school diploma/GED
• 1-year production experience in manufacturing environment required
• Ability to perform plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Ability to utilize powered cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe manner
• Ability to follow instructions for safe lifting and carrying
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment
• Ability to work independently with no direct supervision
• Learn and perform proper Allergen Elimination Procedure
• Adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures
• Follow all applicable GMP's
• Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives
• Read Safety Data Sheets and prepare/use chemical cleaning agents
• Assist departments in spill containment
• Assist pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity
• Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained
• Support and participate Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S
• Collect recyclables and load into proper trailers
• Mix and handle chemical concentrates
• May input chemical concentrates into excel
• May Create/Update Standard Operating Procedures
• Physical requirements: Standing continuously, Walking continuously, Using hands continuously, Climbing frequently, Stooping/Kneeling frequently, Lifting up to 100 lbs frequently, Lifting more than 100 lbs frequently

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