Sanitation Associate

About the role

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and sets up all production equipment.
• Cleans all equipment using COP and CIP systems.
• Verifies the proper cleaning and set-up of all equipment.
• Puts away production and sanitation materials.
• Drives material handling equipment.
• Monitors/tests chemical concentration of all CIP systems and maintains CIP Chart Recorders.
• Documents necessary information on charts and CIP logs.
• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies.
• Uses bioluminescence technology to verify CIP systems.
• Performs tasks according to the plant Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting of all Sanitation equipment.
• Trains new Associates on required skill sets for Environmental Operations.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Lead person.
• Trains in other areas of the plant as required by the Skillblock program, which may include: Valve and Pump PM program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations.
• Desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team.
• Proficiency on Rich’s SCADA system.
• Awareness of and ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines.
• Awareness of and ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Understanding of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams, as assigned.