Sanitation Technician (1st Shift)

For More Information:  Text Europastry to (631) 857-4886  

Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth?  Europastry is a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

 We are searching for a motivated & experienced Sanitation Technicians. 

The Sanitation Technician cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment or other related environmental surfaces in conformance to company standards and applicable health laws and has the ability to use all necessary sanitation equipment. The individual must perform the following duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES: include the following

• Performs equipment sanitation, adjust and remove conveyor belts, guards and covers during maintenance and sanitation operations.
• Perform specialized sanitation interventions on deemed critical equipment.
• Support production or sanitation when needed and requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assembles and disengages equipment requiring cleaning and sanitizing.
• Cleans mixers, proofers, elevators, ovens, conveyors, scales, dividers, or any other equipment according to job assignments.
• Cleans and sanitizes Coating Room equipment, food contact belts, freezer and cooling spirals, and processing tanks.
• Cleans out oil, machines, greases, equipment structures, conveyors, screens and filters.
• Perform TPM defined tasks and complete documentation via CMMS (L41 and coating room divider, mixer, baggers and conveyor systems).
• Must have the ability to use and control all sanitation equipment, such as the floor scrubber and power washers.
• Be qualified to enter confined spaces and the use of harnesses.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture.
• Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, sanitation meetings and maintenance meetings).
• Informs the supervisor or manager of any problems or complications that may arise.
• Assists with building and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Performs all work in accordance to OHSA standards for general industry.
• Upkeep of sanitation technician tools and inform QA or manage missing tooling.
• Participates in sanitation practices trainings for equipment by internal means or OEM.
• Participates in tasks, CMMS or SOPs for sanitation technician duties.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.  Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements.
• As an employee at  Europastry you must also be aware of issues associated with food safety and safe food handling practices that are relevant to your job. You must know how to recognize, prevent and alleviate food safety hazards. This position requires good working knowledge of the SQF code

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  High school education, GED; and up to two years related experience
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent, ratio and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

What can Europastry offer to you?

• Sign-on Bonus:  Eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500.00
• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Employee Free Bread Program
• Earned Wage Access Benefit