Sanitation Technician- 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Sanitation Procedures: Execute thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures according to company protocols and regulatory guidelines, including equipment disassembly, chemical cleaning, and sanitation of production areas.
• Inspection and Monitoring: Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify sanitation issues or areas requiring maintenance; monitor cleaning supplies and equipment inventory and promptly report deficiencies or replenishment needs.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and sanitation regulations, such as FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards, and keep abreast of regulatory updates to modify procedures accordingly.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, inspection reports, and sanitation logs; assist in preparing documentation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with production and quality assurance teams to coordinate sanitation activities with production schedules and communicate effectively to address sanitation‑related issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements; participate in training sessions and continuous learning to stay updated on best practices.
• Flexibility:
  Work overtime and non‑standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in food safety or sanitation preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience in sanitation, preferably in a food manufacturing or processing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work involves frequent exposure to various environmental elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibration, and physical risks associated with mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemicals, electrical hazards, fire, and communicable diseases. The position requires standing, walking, lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, fine dexterity, and daily reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting.

Competitive compensation and benefit programs include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401(k) matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more.

Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the company’s core values.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E‑Verify participating employers. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre‑employment screening process, which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that is an AA/EEO/Drug‑Free Employer.