What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician position at Apple Valley Foods- US?
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.