Sanitation Technician, 3rd Shift; Night 00 shift differential applicable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Safety:
  Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
  • Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free).
• Must be able to learn how to clean the different types of machinery and know the type of chemicals that are used when cleaning. Must rotate cleaning areas every day.
• Cover all electronic devices and panels with plastic, prior to starting wet cleaning in the production area.
• Use an air nozzle in certain areas; while using air sprayers nozzle, ear protection and bump cap must be utilized.
• Use a water nozzle in certain areas; while using water sprayers nozzle, the proper PPE (apron, boots and bump cap) must be utilized.
• Always check after cleaning any type of machinery and the equipment is completely clean, and all the parts are properly assembled.
• Ensures all the equipment used to clean is stored where it corresponds and not left in areas where it does not belong.
• Responsible for following proper Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures. Mixers, corn, and flour machines must be completely turned off and blocked with safety locks.
• Must be able to work in a team to be able to clean any type of machinery at the time that it is required.
• All the waste that the machines generate must be correctly weighed to obtain the exact totals to ensure waste totals are accurate.
• Report to the supervisor any safety hazard, such as any open electrical box, any loose cable or wires on any machine or anything that can cause a serious accident.
• Always use the ladder or scissor lift (if you are trained to use it). Never climb on top of any machine to do any kind of cleaning.
• All chemicals that are in a secondary container must be labeled following OSHA- GHS procedures.
• Must be able to operate the trash and recycling machines; responsible for notifying the supervisor they have reached their maximum capacity.
• Responsible for using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times such as safety Goggles, hairnets, apron, and boots (use boots whenever working in the washroom).
• Janitorial Duties:
  May be asked to assist in janitorial duties such as restroom, office area, and company property premises maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Grade School Level;
  High School Diploma or GED a plus
• 1- 2-years’ experience working in food manufacturing or similar industries.
• 1-2 years’ experience in sanitation procedures with food manufacturing equipment or similar experience.

• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Must have proficient math skills.
• Must have proficient analytical skills.
• Must have proficient problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be an excellent team player.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to work most of the time with water and chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner while maximizing productivity and efficiency.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions.
• The ability to drive a forklift/industrial equipment is required.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays and off-shifts as needed.
• Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.
• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).

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• Continual walking and standing on wet, hard surface, climbing, and descending…