Sanitor

Food Processing Equipment Cleaner

Cleans and sanitizes machinery, utensils and equipment used to process or store food or beverages.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of food processing equipment utilizing methods such as (Clean in Place – Clean out of Place) and foaming techniques.
• Turn valves to drain machines or tanks and disconnect pipes.
• Spray machines, tanks and conveyors with water to loosen and remove dirt or other foreign matter.
• Scrub machines, tanks, tables, pans, flumes, tunnels and conveyors and then rinse with water prior to applying sanitizer.
• Scrub floors and walls as part of the Master cleaning program.
• Connect hoses and lines to pumps to circulate cleaning and sanitizing solution through hoses and lines.
• Scrub interior of disconnected pipes, valves, spigots, gauges and meters.
• Handling and preparation of chemical cleaning solutions.
• Collect samples of cleaning solutions for titration analysis.
• Other tasks assigned by the Plant.
• Report any defective machinery found to immediate supervisor.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• One year manufacturing/sanitation experience desirable
• Forklift operation is a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• May be required to obtain and maintain valid hi-lo license.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Touchscreen
• Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse).

Flexible scheduling and the ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Environmental Working Conditions

Hazards include but are not limited to cuts from broken glass, slips, trips, falls, cuts, burns and strains. Exposed to high temperatures. Depending on season may be exposed to variable temperatures including extreme hot and cold. Noise level may be moderate to high during busy times.