Internal Sanitation

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assures that products are manufactured in a clean and sanitary environment that complies with federal, state, and PCNA guidelines.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Internally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Externally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Cleans non-processing equipment.
• Obtains samples for micro-analysis.
• Operates Microblend for morning start-up.
• Maintains sanitation logs and reports to document plant and equipment cleaning.
• Removes trash from areas inside the filling enclosure, in the plant from sweeping the floors, and work stations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in production or janitorial experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and chemical safety preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices background preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.
• Good written and oral communication, ability to follow written procedures, ability to read and understand chemical use instructions and precautions, enjoy working off shifts in a wet environment, attention to detail, and safety.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Floor scrubber
• Foaming equipment
• Brushes
• brooms
• squeegees
• Calculator
• Chemical dispensing equipment
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) equipment
• and forklift.

Mental Functions

• Diversified and complex job requiring continuous and sustained mental effort and alertness or very close work requiring constant visual attention.

Physical Functions

• Frequently (34%-66%) required to walk, climb, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally (0%-33%) required to sit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None required.

Language Skills

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently.