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Sanitation Technician

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Title:Sanitation Technician

ID:1042

Department:Operations

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Description

Overview

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for supporting the Company's sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Job Responsibilities

+ Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.;

+ Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic);

+ Complete cleaning tasks per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs);

+ Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning;

+ Properly use chemicals to perform cleaning tasks effectively and safely;

+ Perform basic janitorial duties (e.g., emptying garbage, sweeping, stocking supplies, cleaning restrooms, break rooms and common areas);

+ Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel;

+ Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures;

+ Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

+ High School Diploma or GED preferred;

+ Minimum one year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines preferred but not required;

+ Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps;

+ Basic knowledge of top-down washing sequence for proper food safety;

+ Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage;

+ Basic knowledge of lock out/tag out programs;

+ Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines;

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks;

+ Regular and predictable attendance and available to work weekends during peak periods.