Meat Processing Sanitation Technician

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A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico. 

What we are looking for

A highly motivated individual who provides outstanding customer service and responsible for performing deep cleaning and sanitation procedures within the meat cutting and processing areas after daily production operations are completed. The Meat Processing Sanitation Technician ensures all meat preparation rooms, equipment, floors, drains, walls, tools, coolers, and work surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with company food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and OSHA guidelines.
  
This position requires the ability to work independently in cold environments for extended periods while utilizing high-pressure hoses, hot water systems, sanitation chemicals, and heavy-duty cleaning equipment to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant food processing environment.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Perform deep cleaning and sanitation of meat cutting rooms, coolers, preparation areas, equipment, tools, walls, floors, drains, and workstations after daily production operations.
• Utilize high-pressure water hoses, hot water systems, cleaning chemicals, scrubbers, squeegees, and sanitation equipment to remove meat particles, fat residue, blood, grease, and debris from all assigned areas.
• Ensure all leftover meat, fat, waste materials, and debris are properly collected, disposed of, and removed according to company food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize meat saws, slicers, tables, racks, sinks, carts, and other processing equipment following established sanitation guidelines.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, rinse, and disinfect floors and drains to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment when necessary for proper deep cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety standards, sanitation requirements, SSOP procedures, and company safety policies.
• Safely handle and store sanitation chemicals and cleaning materials according to OSHA and company guidelines.
• Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or sanitation issues to management immediately.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout meat department storage and cooler areas.
• Follow all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements including gloves, aprons, boots, goggles, and protective clothing.
• Maintain regular attendance and complete all assigned cleaning tasks within scheduled timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with meat department management and team members to ensure sanitation standards are consistently achieved.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and emergency clean-up situations as needed.
• Performs any other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Previous sanitation, janitorial, warehouse cleaning, meat processing, or food production cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to work in cold refrigerated environments for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate high-pressure hoses, hot water systems, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, food safety practices, and chemical handling are preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull heavy equipment and materials safely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and time management skills required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules include evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow all company safety and sanitation procedures.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental coverage

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability

• Vacation time

• Company Holidays

Location:

Position is for our 411 N. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX 79907 store.

Working hours:

Part-time position - 20 hours a week. 

Monday-Friday: 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Salary : $13