Sanitation Technician (3rd shift)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 pm - 5:00 am

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Buddy’s Kitchen was started in 1974 by our founder Buddy ‘Nils” Eian. Our first product was a handmade omelet for airlines that we still make today. We specialize in frozen, ready-to-eat food and great customer relationships. Most of our business is developing quality custom food products for our customers.

Our Mission

To deliver unique foods through agile innovation and flexible manufacturing processes.

Buddy’s Kitchen Core Values

• Customer Focus – Exceeding our customers' expectations.
• Communicate Honestly- The Good AND the Bad.
• Own it – Be accountable & deliver on your commitments.
• Passion- For continuous improvement.
• Team Spirit – Supportive, healthy internal relationships.

ROLE

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the production plant in compliance with established sanitary standards and protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize production floor, walls, and equipment.
• Disassemble equipment for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Assemble clean equipment back together.
• Understand protocol and standard for wearing safety gears & glasses.
• Understand instructions on chemical use & mixing.
• Complete daily task forms.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or required by the sanitation manager.
• Inform and report any issue or equipment malfunction to sanitation manager.
• Understand function and activity of ozone.
• Understand MSS for chemicals used.
• Adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food).
• Adherence to all safety policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain behaviors that support our CORE VALUES.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively handle multiple, concurrent projects requiring judgment and initiative.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-pace, time-critical environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Excellent listening skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Ability to use inventory and other computer programs, including keyboarding, is required. The Associate must be able to move around the warehouse site to inspect and observe for proper operations. The Associate is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, and crouch. The Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is occasionally exposed to extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality, and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Benefits

Buddy’s Kitchen provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits, including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement, and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

Buddy’s Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other area prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 pm - 5:00 am

Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18