Sanitation Technician

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:
In addition to the duties of a Sanitation Worker, the Sanitation Technician must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining sanitation of bottling line and facility. The Sanitation Technician may also back-up Sanitation Worker and Production Worker I during personnel shortages. This role does not have direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Thoroughly disassembles, cleans and reassembles equipment and conveyors and return to operational state.
• Execute thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures according to Mizkan protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains detailed records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules and sanitation logs.
• Monitor wastewater system.
• Consider all safety precautions and proper isolation of live circuits.
• Using common maintenance equipment and hand tools. Take proper care of tools and equipment.
• Utilize personal safety procedures when performing job duties, ensure that equipment is operating safely and has returned all safety guards.
• After training, may be required to handle hazardous waste accumulation.
• Temporary job assignments to other shifts and/or departments may be required to maintain production.
• Must be able to work with hot water, pressure washers and steam system in a safe manner.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, waste, etc.
• Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Technical, trade school courses or certification, preferred

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3 years of Sanitation experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• Must be proficient in use of handheld tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Must have general knowledge of electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and ammeters.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.