Sanitation Associate- 2nd shift - West Facility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean equipment and work areas, to include the laboratory, production and all other areas assigned using chemical cleaning solutions, hand tools and pressurized sanitation equipment.
• Inspect sanitation work and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on time start of production and processing equipment.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.
• Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.
• Attend all required company training.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.
• Effectively communicate with Management in regard to Equipment issues, Food Safety issues, Quality issues, Safety issues and sanitation processes and procedures that need review.
• Absorb and apply training in the use of new equipment and processes.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Adhere to and strive to exceed the expectations of stringent Safety, Food Safety, Quality and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to calculate and understand basic math and simple formulas including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultivating a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years previous sanitation experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Walk
• Stand
• Twist
• Reach
• Bend
• Lift
• Climb ramps or stairs
• Push/pull
• Sit

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Hearing protection
• Bump cap
• Hair net
• Uniform
• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes
• Gloves

Tools and Equipment Used

• Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Knives
• Markers, pens
• I-Pad

Environmental Conditions

• Lab and General manufacturing environment
• Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.
• Withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures