Sanitation Technician - SP

Description

Summary of Job

Working in a wet, cold/hot, and fast-paced environment, cleaning equipment drains, floors and machines

General Description:

Under close supervision & coordination, cleans and sanitizes production machinery, and floors after production shut-down and ensures all food contact areas have been deep cleaned and sanitized in the short time given. Techs will utilize both CIP and COP techniques.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Main Functions (Responsibilities):

Security:

· Complies and enforces all safety rules regarding personal safety

· Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practices to his/her immediate supervisor

· Complies and enforces the company’s food safety, food quality and food defense systems

· Complies with all safety, health, and environmental company’s policies and procedures

· Reports any work-related injury to immediate supervisor and Lead

· Carries proper employee identification when on company premises

· Vehicle will always show parking permit when on company premises

· Rubber safety boots will always be worn while working

· All PPE will be used while at work

Quality:

· Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

· Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.

· Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job

Production:

· Machinery, tools, & floor should be in safe conditions to run production at the time scheduled

Area:

· Stuffed Puffs preparation areas, injection areas, and packaging areas, all machines, floors, drains, ceiling, and walls

Equipment and Work Tools:

· Steel-toe/anti-slip rubber boots, rubber gloves, safety glasses, bump cap, hairnet, smock, beard net

Order & Cleanliness:

· Washes and sanitizes equipment according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and machine verification list

· Handles food utensils, scales, equipment, and surfaces according to establishes guidelines

· Covers all machinery, utensils, scales, and tables with plastic to avoid contamination after cleaning and sanitizing have been completed

· Dispose of all waste in proper containers and report quantities to Team Lead so it can be documented properly

· Wash all floors and sanitize all drains

· Cleans plant areas in accordance with MSS

General Functions:

· Notifies Sanitation Supervisor or Supervisor on shift concerning needs for major repairs for lighting, heating, and ventilating system.

· Reading chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals they will be using

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment

Previous experience in cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines

Be able to read at a basic level

Basic math skills

Ability to stay on your feet for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

High attention to detail

Need to be able to work at a fast pace

Fast learner

Core Competencies

Must be reliable

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must have high work standards

Must be able to withstand high stress levels