Sanitation Technician ; M-F

Job Overview

Sanitation Tech – Days Shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday–Friday)

Location:

Royal Canin, Fremont, NE

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; up to three weeks of vacation; 12 paid holidays; sick pay; maternity & parental leave; annual bonus potential.

• Working knowledge of food safety.
• Assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMPs.
• Prioritizing work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues through communication with operators, understanding shift production plans, and awareness of area.
• Promoting a high‑quality team environment through effective teamwork and self‑management with a positive attitude.
• Performing all assigned activities and job tasks within the area.
• Understanding production schedules as they relate to shutdowns.
• Detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces.
• Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment.
• Working with all teams at the site on sanitation, pest control, and housekeeping projects.
• Working in enclosed spaces and at elevated levels.
• Desire to work as an interactive team in a plant setting.
• When assigned to a specific operation area, completing all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and completing required documentation.
• Assisting the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Manager.

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work independently, and be a self‑starter and highly motivated individual.
• Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.

• 2 years of work experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated competency in computers and PC software including MS Office and email.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must not be afraid of heights; must be capable of working at elevated heights.
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as heat and cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to move light to moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to visually receive and differentiate colors.
• Ability to understand written and printed material.
• Ability to understand verbal information.
• Ability to actively exchange ideas or thoughts with others.
• Ability to handle tools or equipment.
• Ability to work under tight schedules in high‑pressure situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.