Sanitation, Manufacturing ​/ Production

This position contributes to the production environment of T. Marzetti– Sister Schubert’sLuverne,by performing multiple roles throughout the plant as described in this Job Description.

• Completes the prescribed duties of Sanitation Tech to include the duties of Equipment Plant Clean Upin the event ofabsence and/or lack of work assignments.
• Flush out, wash and sanitize all processing equipment, pumps, blenders and transfer lines or production machine blocks, hoppers, feed tubes, hoses, kitchenequipmentand filling machines.
• Breaks down,cleansand sanitizes all filling equipment including but not limited to hoppers, feed tubes, vibrator feeders, drop tubes, filler hoppers, and augers.
• Uses extreme caution when disassembling fillers,pumps,and valves, making sure not to drop or incorrectly reassemble those parts.
• While cleaning these specialized parts (pumps, fillers, and valves/meters),checksthe seals and gaskets for wear and or damage.
• Replaces the seals and gaskets when necessary.
• Followsmastersanitation schedule as instructed by supervisor.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Code of Safe Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and lockout/tagout procedures and chemical manufacturer’ssolution make-up formula.
• Follows specific guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing from the chemical supplier’s handbook and company handbook.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and/or system differencesimmediatelyto the supervisor or manager.
• Completes work in the assigned areainthe prescribed time.
• Sanitation Technicians will be measured by Quality Assurance swab reports.
• Ensures compliance to quality, 5S, food safety,OSHAand HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company,customer and government standards.
• Cleans entire processing workstation including tables, conveyor chains, floors, walls, air filterhosesand dust collectors, drop cards,airand electric drops, check weighers,scales,and wall mounted items such as fire extinguishers, sinks, soap, and paper towel dispensers.
• Re-assemble cleaned and sanitized equipment for the next scheduled operating day.
• Empties andcleanstrash receptacles.
• Washes plastic curtains in processing rooms and production areas.
• Washesall floors using floor scrubbers, vacuums, airhosesand mops.
• Paint facility and equipment as required.
• Perform all other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment handling sanitizing chemicals and non-toxic food products desired.
• Training in forklift and pallet jack operation preferred.
• Must be able to read andcomprehendinstruction sheets provided with cleaning chemicals, strong mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Must have visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability tooperateequipment safely.