Sanitation Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, LLC. (OSF) is seeking a Sanitation Technician for its Moses Lake apple processing facility.  This position is a mid/swing/night shift and is responsible for completing daily sanitizing of the facility and machinery according to food safety regulations to minimize potential food safety risks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for scrubbing, cleaning, and sanitizing of all processing machinery and facility daily after production runs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all areas (Sizing/Grading, Slice rooms, Packaging, etc.) of the site are maintained at high sanitation levels.
• Strictly Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Policies
• Perform strength analysis on soaps and sanitizers used in the sanitation process.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks as required by company’s policies and procedures.
• Support Plant Quality and Safety Programs
• Support and promote a strong Food Safety Culture
• Participate in, improve, and maintain Food Safety & Sanitation activities at the site.
• Ensure all scheduled cleaning processes are completed correctly, legibly and in a timely manner.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection, swab performance (ATP, Microbial, Allergen), and chemical concentrations for program compliance.
• Be willing and able to cross-train on all sanitation responsibilities.
• Ensure sanitation chemicals, supplies, and tools are stocked and available.
• Assist in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule to ensure that it is always in an “audit ready” state.
• Report any repairs necessary to the facility to your Supervisor immediately upon finding.
• Recommend improvements to the Sanitation Program, Environmental Program, Pest Control Program, and programs as appropriate.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor or Manager in their absence.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards, reliability and trustworthiness
• Working Independently or collaboratively
• Self-sufficient and responsible for accuracy and completeness.
• Physically fit as this position requires a lot of movement consistently for 6-8 hours ~ bending, twisting, kneeling, scrubbing, climbing & reaching...
• Capable of working extended hours in cold (refrigerated temperatures) and wet environments.
• The ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• The ability to recognize and comply with hygiene factors according to set procedures.
• The ability to complete all required quality and food safety training within a set timeframe.
• The ability to remain positive and adapt to change
• The ability to work with and around industrial cleaning chemicals on a daily basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a food processing sanitation position is desired.
• 2 years’ experience in a RTE food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with Global Harmonized System/SDS Preferred

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Must have the ability meet the requirements of a flexible work schedule of 32-40 hours a week, that could include earlier or later start times, weekends, holidays and required OT.  Swing or Night Shift.  
• The ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to stand, walk, reach, and move for long periods of time.
• The ability to stand, walk, ascend, and descend stairs.
• The ability to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from very hot to very cold, wet/damp.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Mandatory use of safety equipment and PPE may include but will not be limited to protective clothing, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety shoes.

GMP & FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety policies.
• Employees must follow all sanitation, hygiene, and PPE requirements. 
• Visible body piercings, jewelry, and any other prohibited personal items are not allowed on the production floor to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

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