The Sanitation Technician will assist with duties providing support to quality control supervisor and to production personnel in keeping all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).

Starting rate from $18.00 per hour3 Weeks of PTO, prorated based on hire date9 paid holidaysBenefit eligibility first of the month following hire date401(k) with employer match

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High school diploma or GED required.  Post high school education in chemistry, food sciences or related preferred.

Experience:  Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES:Adhere to company policy and procedures.Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures.Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.Demonstration of professionalism to all team members, clients, vendors and customers.Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.Responsible for maintaining a clean plant, inside and out.Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures.Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing.Follow a specific sanitizing process.Reassemble machines as necessary.Trash and recycling removal.Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves.Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant’s Master Sanitation Schedule.Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Continuously improve the sanitation process.Sanitation Technicians will cover each other in the absence of a Sanitation Technician or qualified personnel.Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.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.Proven interaction and leadership with chemical suppliers.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.Must be able to read and write in English.Proficient with computers and knowledge of word, excel and constructing basic spreadsheets and charts.Able to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:       8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:             

Occasional         =       0% - 33%

Frequent             =       34% - 66%

Continuous        =       67% - 100%

N/A                      =       Not Applicable

Standing - Continuous          

Sitting - Occasional           

Walking - Frequent                               

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent                               

Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent                               

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional           

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights - Occasional           

Protected Heights - Frequent                               

Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional           

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional           

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent                               

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional           

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent                               

Hand Movements:

Recording Data - Continuous          

Operating Office Equipment - Frequent                               

Operating Computer - Frequent                               

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent                               

Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent                               

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional           

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional           

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Color Definition - Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes

Office - Yes                        

Multiple Locations - Yes                        

Plant - Yes                        

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Yes                        

Rough Terrain - Yes                        

Other - N/A                        

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