Sanitation Technician - 1st shift

Sanitation Technician

PAY: 20.45

• The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products.
• Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.
• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment including powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, auto compactors, motors and other non‑mechanized equipment.
• Operates equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job‑related injuries to management.
• Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment.
• Works independently, with no direct supervision, at a high efficiency level.
• Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Reads Safety Data Sheets and prepares and uses chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• Removes product debris to trash.
• Is trained in Lock‑out/Tag‑out and BBP (blood‑borne pathogens).
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Collects recyclables and loads them into proper trailers.
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.
• Mays input chemical concentrates into Excel.
• Mays create or update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Mays perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Sitting:
  Seldom
• Standing:
  Continuously
• Walking:
  Continuously
• Driving:
  Seldom
• Using hands:
  Continuously
• Climbing:
  Frequently
• Stooping, kneeling:
  Frequently
• Talking, hearing:
  Frequently
• Tasting, smelling:
  Occasionally
• Weight up to 10 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Weight up to 25 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Weight up to 60 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Weight up to 100 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Weight more than 100 lbs.:
  Frequently

The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and hearing protection is required in the plant. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles;

toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat or cold.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.