Food Safety Sanitation Technician- AM Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and verify all sanitation duties and documentation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Coordinate with the sanitation crews/team members, and assist in designating scheduled line downtime tasks as a priority.
• Vast knowledge of plant chemistry and required chemical safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both wet and dry-cleaning methodologies.
• Knowledge of CIP circuit components and ability to perform CIP operations.
• Assisting operations in P.E.C. teardowns and scheduled downtime-cleaning events.
• Assist with equipment cleaning validations on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain sufficient chemical inventory in the storage areas and verify the operation of chemical dispensing equipment.
• Working knowledge of food safety and ability to coach others.
• Responsible for assisting in all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMPs.
• Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues through communication, knowing shift production plans, and being aware of the area.
• Promote a high-quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of PEM, Non-PEM, Environmental Air Monitoring, Water Micro, and IPM programs.
• The ability to work with all teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control, and housekeeping projects.
• Assist in the development of new sanitation operators.
• Assist with plant start-up sanitation projects and trials.
• Assist in training all new sanitation operators and production employees pertaining to sanitation.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Team player
• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work independently, and be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual

2 years of work experience within a sanitation department is preferred.

Berner Food and Beverage will provide on-the-job training.

• Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-12 hours.
• Ability to work with and in warm temperatures.
• Ability to walk and maintain potential wet surfaces.
• May be required to lift no more than 50 lbs.

$ (based on experience);
For the PM shift, there is a $1.00 Shift Differential for this position.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Flex Spending
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short and Long Term Disability
• EAP
• 401(k)

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible for health benefits on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan after 30 days of employment.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet Berner Food & Beverage’s ongoing needs.