Sanitation Technician

Job Description

This position is a 6pm-6:30am schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. D Crew.

• Responsible for equipment, CIP and Sanitation of the Processing and Production lines, pieces of equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Responsible for minimizing product loss.
• Responsible for drain sanitizing on a daily basis.
• Responsible for effectively taking care of and operating the floor scrubber.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for all record keeping and documentation reviews for sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of SDS and how to read and find SDS.
• Responsible for promoting open, honest communication between partners.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for JHAs, and SOPs for processes specific to their job tasks.
• Responsible for working with Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance Partners to meet line performance goals.
• Responsible for proper handling, storage and sanitation procedures.
• Responsible for accounting and communicating MSS program outages to Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance leaders.
• Responsible for auditing environmental clean ups during CIP for improvements.
• Special Event tracking and reaction swabbing.
• Responsible investigations for PEM outages. Back up for maintaining PEM program.
• Maintaining the Food Safety Plans for construction projects.
• May be required to come in on another shift, if there is a large clean up event happening.
• May be required to perform other sanitation tasks in other areas as needed.
• Required to become skilled in the use of Process Excellence Tools and to demonstrate these skills as part of their daily functioning as operators in support of achieving continuous improvement of line results.
• Perform all process CCP, PC, QCP, QPs checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation. Demonstrate identity of product and record accurate data on production reports.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Operate equipment to ensure proper sanitation and CIP functions of lines, tanks and production equipment.
• Operation of CIP systems, including tanks, lines and equipment.
• Equipment disassembly and assembly as needed.
• Perform general sanitation of the overall plant.
• Lead cleanup efforts, maintain records and documentation.
• Ability to read and write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work OT.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Performing post sanitation inspections of all areas of the plant, including swab and visual inspections.
• Entering inspection results into an EQMS.
• Maintain and oversee sanitation MSS programs.
• Maintain sanitize and foaming stations.
• Perform partner training with filler operators and processing partners on effective sanitation practices.
• Monitor CIP circuits with documentation (validation of CIP).
• Maintain and troubleshoot CIP circuits/systems.
• Create and maintain sanitation documents and paperwork.
• Swab, ship, record, and investigate PEM outages throughout the plant.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• High School Degree, preferred.
• 1+ years' experience preferred within related fields.
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and additional employer contribution toward retirement.
• Incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare cost assistance up to $5,000 annually and monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness Incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant role, career goals, or company education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Program supporting partners in need (Partners Helping Partners).
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.