Sanitation Technician $23.75/hour (10 pm to 6:30 am) - Pioneer Flour Mills

About the Role

A Sanitation Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within our food manufacturing facility, ensuring all equipment, surfaces, and production areas meet regulatory sanitation requirements to contribute to the safety and quality of our food products.

Responsibilities

• Execute thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures according to company protocols and regulatory guidelines, including equipment disassembly, chemical cleaning, and sanitation of production areas.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify sanitation issues or areas requiring maintenance.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and equipment inventory, reporting any deficiencies or replenishment needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, such as FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards, and implement updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, inspection reports, and sanitation logs, and assist in preparing documentation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to coordinate sanitation activities with production schedules and address sanitation-related issues.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements in sanitation procedures.
• Participate in training sessions and continuous learning opportunities to stay updated on best practices in sanitation and hygiene.
• Work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in food safety or sanitation preferred.
• Previous experience in sanitation, preferably in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness, poor lighting, noise, and vibration.
• Seasonal exposure to weather elements, including extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as mechanical equipment, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases, and confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in high altitudes.
• Ability to stand, walk around the office, warehouse, and plant, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks requiring fine dexterity, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible savings account and health savings account.
• 401K matching savings plan.
• Employee assistance program and wellness programs.
• Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan counseling.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid time off.