Sanitation Technician

Position: Sanitation Technician - Days
Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values:
Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. The incumbent will maintain the high standard of cleanliness to comply with food safety standards using the 7 steps to sanitation throughout the facility in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).##
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* JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.##
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* JOB DUTIES:

*** Execute sanitation schedule:
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.
* Sanitize floors, drains, walls, and shelves.
* Responsible for maintaining a clean facility, inside and out using the 7 steps of sanitation.
* Responsible for performing pre-op and notifying quality and operations departments that pre-op is completed.
* Perform record keeping for the sanitation schedule.
* Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
* Continuously improve the sanitation process.
* Accurately mix the correct chemicals to achieve the correct concentrations.
* Safely transfer cleaning chemicals from storage container to application equipment.
* Responsible for correctly labeling secondary containers
* Occasionally cleans offices, breakroom, conference room and restrooms.
* Perform other duties as assigned.##
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*** Adhere to company policy and procedures, complying with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
* Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.
* Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work related areas as requested.
* Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.
* Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
* Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.
* Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to clean following proper safety procedures when handling chemicals, lockout tag out, climbing ladders, etc.
* Ability and willingness to work in hot and/or damp conditions.
* Ability to work and complete daily tasks without supervision.
* Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.##
** BASIC

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

** Approximate:
12 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
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* Job Title:

** Sanitation Technician Frequency Key Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour
** Physical Demand Level:
** Medium
* * Job Analysis:
** Physical Demand
Wt./Force
Height
Distance
Frequency Lifting, Waist to Floor                         0-5 lbs.
0-50 in.
NA
Frequently Lifting, Waist to Floor                         6-40 lbs.
0-50 in.
NA
Occasionally Lifting, Above Shoulder                      0-5 lbs.
50-72 in.
NA
Occasionally to Frequently Carrying, Bilateral                                0-5 lbs.
Self-selected
Up to 800 ft.
Frequently Carrying, Bilateral                                6-40 lbs.
Self-selected
Up to 800 ft.
Occasionally Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal                0-25 lbs. of force
Self-selected
Up to 48 in.
Frequently Grasping
Up to 55 lbs. of force
NA
NA
Occasionally Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral)    Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force  NA
NA
Occasionally Reaching, Forward/Lateral
NA                                           0-60 in.
Up to 24 in.
Frequently Reaching, Above Shoulder
NA                                           61-85 in.
Up to 24 in.
Occasionally Sitting
NA
NA
NA
Occasionally Standing
NA
NA
NA
Frequently Walking
NA
NA
Up to 800 ft.
Frequently Stair Climbing
NA                                           8-12 ft.
NA
Frequently Ladder/Equipment Climbing
NA                                           10-13 ft.
NA
Occasionally Squatting
NA
NA
NA
Occasionally Bending
NA
NA
NA
Frequently Stooping
NA
NA
NA
Occasionally Twisting
NA
NA
NA
Occasionally
** Physical Demand

Summary:

** Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 50 lbs.;
Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 40 lbs.;
Maximum occasional to frequent above shoulder lift of 50 lbs.;
Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 50 lbs.;
Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 50 lbs.:
Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull force of 30 lbs. of force;
Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force;
Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force;
Frequent forward/lateral reaching;
Occasional above shoulder reaching;
Occasional sitting;
Frequent standing;
Frequent walking;
Frequent stair climbing;
Occasional ladder/equipment climbing;
Occasional squatting;
Frequent bending;
Occasional stooping;
Occasional twisting.##
** BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
** This job requires the mental…