Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Ensure the efficient and effective cleaning of production equipment and adjacent areas, in addition to other environments, following approved sanitary methods.

• Responsible for the safe use of appropriate chemical solutions to ensure the cleanest and most highly sanitized equipment.
• Ensure that all necessary safety precautions are followed in performing your responsibilities.
• Responsible for following through on projects assigned.
• Cleans equipment by using hot water hoses and/or high-pressure soap hoses with temperatures up to 160 degrees.
• Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls parts or equipment with weights up to 100 pounds or more.
• Climbs ladders to clean top of equipment, walls, overheads, ceilings, etc.
• Possible forklift/pallet jack/manlift licensed for certain areas.
• Tearing equipment down and assisting production to put line back together.
• Works with soaps and other cleaning compounds, some toxic if not handled correctly.
• Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees.
• Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company.
• Time sensitive work. Must work at a reasonable pace to ensure area is completed in a timely manner.
• Following the 7 Steps of Sanitation. Area/task completed will be pre-opted by lead/supervisor and member of QA to ensure area was cleaned to the highest standards.

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift).
• Use personal assistance (buddy).
• Use handrails.
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
• May require a forklift/pallet jack certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively.