Sanitation Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Sanitation Technician

• Cleans and sterilizes complex plant machinery and equipment in all areas of the plant.
• Sets up cleaning system.
• Measures and mixes chemicals accurately. Uses the appropriate cleaning agents for specified situations. Follows standardized safety measures when using chemicals.
• Starts, stops, assembles, disassembles and reassembles plant machinery and equipment for proper cleaning. Ensures safe shutdown and safety lock-out of equipment prior to sterilization and cleaning.
• Completes appropriate paperwork. Reports any concerns or signs of product tampering to the Supervisor immediately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Performs other assignments or duties as required.)

• Cleans and sterilizes complex plant machinery using cleaning solutions, water hose, rags, etc.
• Must be available to work 2 or 3 shifts.
• Sets water temperature in the cleaning system.
• Cleans all areas of plant and machinery.
• Turns machinery off before disassembling for cleaning and turns machinery on after reassembling machinery after cleaning has been completed.
• Ensures safe shutdown and safety lock-out- tag- out of all equipment prior to cleaning and sterilization.
• Signs out chemicals from chemical storage areas.
• Measures and mixes chemicals.
• Cleans floors around machinery and hand scrubs railings as required.
• Visually inspects machinery for potential maintenance problems and verbally notify supervisor.
• Examines machinery for starch and mold buildup and cleans with bleach.
• Removes barrels of waste to waste hopper and empties. Picks up waste hopper and moves outside to receiving drop off.
• Completes appropriate paperwork regarding chemical and pesticide usage.
• Reports any Food Safety, Food Quality issues to supervisor immediately

QUALIFCATION AND SKILL:

• SQF
• GMPs
• Lock out Tagout
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; additional certifications in sanitation or health safety may be preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in sanitation, cleaning, or a related field is often beneficial.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety guidelines are essential for this role.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SAFETY GEAR:

• Wears personal protective equipment.
• Wears a respirator.
• Uses a utility knife and other small hand tools.
• Uses shovel, bucket, sprayer, hose, squeegee, etc.