Sanitation Technician

Overview

USD $23.00/Hr. - Overview
Job Summary: The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. This position will be responsible for following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Awareness of production schedules and change overs requiring machine disassembly
• Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule
• Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment
• Washes containers, tubs and utensils for production
• Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas
• Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
• Operates floor scrubber as needed
• Maintains dust control in the machine areas
• Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies
• Completes all duties in compliance with company SSOPs
• Maintains grounds free of litter and debris
• Affords assistance to QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required
• 1 year experience in food production sanitation required
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely
• Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management
• Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
• Flexible to schedule changes
• Forklift experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on an occasional basis
• Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed
• Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body
• Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time

Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retail Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Diversity Statement
• Physical and Environmental Demands
• Never - Cold, Heat, Sharp Tools and Equipment, Noise, Contact Stress, Dust, Fumes, Congested Worksite