Sanitation Technician II - Industrial Cleaning - Essentia

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).

Education:

High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.

• 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.
• Removes used smocks and hangs cleaned smocks in Red Zone.
• 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.

• 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.

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

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 5 lbs.;
Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 40 lbs.;
Maximum occasional to frequent above shoulder lift of 5 lbs.;
Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs.;
Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 40 lbs.:
Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull force of 25 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…