Technician, Sanitation 3rd shift

Position Summary

The Sanitization Technician I reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for performing all sanitation operations, and conducting food safety, and quality procedures of the plant to ensure a safe, efficient, productive, and positive work environment. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations, and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA) and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.64/hr. 3rd shift is eligible for a $0.45/hr shift differential.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation tasks (Master Cleaning Schedule)
• Follow all sanitation safety and food safety guidelines
• Support Production CIPs
• Complete all associated documents related to task per facility document requirements
• Work with chemicals to complete cleaning
• Operate PIT equipment
• Operate Cleaning equipment
• This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and maintain the Lassonde Pappas Forklift Certification.
• Ability to Read and Write
• Work in a safe manner following all PPE requirements.

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

Frequent:
Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

Occasional:
Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Vision:
Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing:
Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.