Sanitation Technician- 2nd shift

Job Summary/ Job Duties

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
• Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment.
• Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.
• Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• P practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• Removes product debris to trash.
• Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained.
• Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Collections recyclables and load into proper trailers.
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.
• May input chemical concentrates in to excel.
• May Create/Update Standard Operating Procedures.
• May perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Continuously
• Walking: Continuously
• Driving: Seldom
• Using hands: Continuously
• Climbing: Frequently
• Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently
• Talking, Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting, Smelling: Occasionally
• Weight: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
• Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously
• Up to 60 lbs.: Continuously
• Up to 100 lbs.: Frequently
• More than 100 lbs.: Frequently

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and hearing protection is required in the plant.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat or cold.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.