Sanitation Technician

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

BENEFITS: 

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life. 

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay– Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts 
• Dependent scholarship opportunities 
• Educational Tuition Assistance

ABOUT US: 

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States.  Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information. 

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To:     Sanitation Supervisor     

FLSA Status:    Hourly

ROLE

SUMMARY 

To maintain a clean food-production facility, following all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) in order to produce a consistently safe product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Cleans office areas, including but not limited to trash removal, vacuuming, disinfecting, sweeping, organizing, general upkeep.

• Cleans bathroom facilities including disinfecting, cleaning toilets, sweeping and mopping of floors, changing soap and paper towel dispensers.

• Cleans the cafeteria including sweeping, mopping, changing paper-towel, maintaining an organized appearance.

• Cleans production floor/slicing area/kitchen and dish-washing room including, but not limited to:

o Applying diluted chlorinated foaming chemicals.

o Moving floor mats and trash can.

o Foaming of conveyors, machinery, walls, floors, drains & utensils.

o Rinsing said areas and applying a sanitizing agent using an overhead dispensing system.

o Drying the floor using floor squeegees.

o Recognizing the color-coordinated system by which cleaning utensil used within the production area are distinguished from those used outside.

• Disposes of food-wastes into dumpster/trash compactor.

o Operates trash compactor and cardboard bailer safely.

o Disposes meat-wastes safely.

• Cleans and dries fans and ceiling in production area with the use of extending poles.

• Operates mobile-sanitation units (hand applying from mix-stations on mobile carts).

• Handles pre-diluted and non-diluted chemicals safely.

• Cleans cooler areas including sweeping and mopping.

• Works in areas with electric/electronic equipment safely.

• Understands where to find information in case of a chemical spill/chemical contact.

• Conducts the following weekly or monthly, depending on SSOP and work realities:

o Operates working with scissor-lift for detailed cleaning of ceiling, light fixtures and fans.

o Sweeps and mops warehouse area.

o Cleans warehouse racking/piping, light fixtures, floors, and walls.

• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Able to work with little supervision.

• Able to follow all safety guidelines.

• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact positively and work in a team environment.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For information about physical demands, work environment and required training, please see the full job description.