Daily's Premium Meats Sanitation Technician (Montana Site)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, and surfaces according to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform daily duties such as mopping, scrubbing, and drying equipment and facilities, navigating around machine belts, chains, conveyors, and other systems as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning, ensuring proper sanitation.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents safely and apply them effectively.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and functionality, reporting issues for timely repair.
• Manage waste disposal following company policies and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Work in the Sanitation/Clean-up Department to nightly sanitation of the entire plant, with primary focus being the cleaning and sanitizing of all machines, equipment, and surfaces.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred. Ability to write simple correspondence preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management. Bilingual skills preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

BENEFITS

• Normal work schedule: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

PAY

• Shift hours are typically 9:45 pm to 6 am, with sunshine pay available; hours can vary based on business need.

SCHEDULE

• Shift hours are typically 9:45 pm to 6 am, with sunshine pay available; hours can vary based on business need.

COMPANY VALUES

Daily’s Premium Meats is dedicated to bringing excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day:

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.