Sanitation Operator

Position: SANITATION OPERATOR
The Sanitation Operator is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and food-safe environment within a commercial bakery production facility. This role ensures all equipment, production areas, and storage spaces meet food safety standards in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPLE

ACCOUNTABILITIES Support without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.Required to learn, understand and follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s)
Clean and sanitize production lines, mixers, ovens, conveyors, racks, and packaging equipment.

Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors, walls, drains, and work surfaces

Disassemble and reassemble bakery equipment for deep cleaning

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation procedures according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
Remove waste, dough scraps, and ingredient residue safely and efficiently

Use cleaning chemicals according to SDS guidelines and food safety standards

Maintain sanitation logs and documentation accurately

Prepare equipment for production start-up after sanitation

Completes all tasks assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor/Lead as well as project work assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor Must be able to work independently to accomplish job tasks

Responsible for following all safety procedures.

Follows GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, allergen and company food safety policies

Identify and report maintenance and/or food safety concerns to supervisors

Follow all company Color Code procedures

Know where emergency STOP and START/STOP buttons are located

Responsible for learning and following all Lock Out / Tag Out procedures for machines

Must pass company forklift training class and maintain certification

Must complete chemical handling class

Perform all special requests by Sanitation Manager, Sanitation Supervisor and Sanitation Lead KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous sanitation experience in food manufacturing or bakery environment preferred

Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) is an asset

Ability to safely handle industrial cleaning chemicals

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

May require overnight, early morning, weekend, or holiday shifts PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires some physical strain such as long periods of standing and short periods of bending, climbing, and lifting overhead. Must be able to lift approximately 40 pounds over headWORK ENVIRONMENT Working around powered equipment, slippery floors and dusty areas. Very hot conditions during summer seasons. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, loud equipment, and varying temperatures.

Company issued protective clothing such as uniform, gloves and safety glasses are required. Every employee must wear slip resistant shoes to comply with our company safety policy.

CERTIFICATIONS Must pass company’s Chemical Handling training.
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