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Sanitation Technician
- Apple Valley Foods, US - Inc. (Austin, MN)
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Sanitation Technician
Summary
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.
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