Sanitation Technician

Position Overview:

Two Roads Brewing is seeking a Sanitation Technician to join the Packaging team in Stratford, CT. There are four primary unit operations; canning, bottling, variety packaging, and kegging. The sanitation technicians will be responsible for sanitation requirements of machinery, equipment, and facilities. This is a third shift position and typically will work 9pm – 5:30am beginning Monday night.  

Working Relationships: 

This position of Sanitation Technician reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor on the shift at the brewery. This person collaborates with other packaging technicians, warehouse forklift operators, quality coworkers, and brewers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance to work packaging shifts as scheduled by packaging manager weekly
• Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures
• Maintain equipment cleanliness in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards
• Follow PPE guidelines in the facility
• CIP (clean in place) packaging fillers, monitor process steps and titrate chemical concentrations
• Clean equipment, conveyoring, flooring and other areas of packaging
• Accurately complete a daily cleaning log
• Preform adenosine triphosphate (ATP) swabbing and record findings
• Cross training to operate machinery following all safety guidelines in an efficient manner.
• Communicate all mechanical issues to Packaging Supervisor and maintenance department
• Responsible for personal and fellow coworker safety in the packaging area
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong overall understanding of safety procedures, regulations and requirements
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Takes ownership and initiative
• Have understanding of OSHA regulations

• Attitude: Positive, team oriented and results driven with a good sense of humor

Physical, Mental, and other Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work 3rd shift and adjust schedule as needed
• Ability to lift 55lbs
• Will be responsible for using various machinery, tools, and PPE
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and best of all FREE BEVERAGES!
• Hands-on training – Learn how to use our state of the art equipment!
• Open Door Policy – At Two Roads, your ideas and feedback matter. With our open door policy, you will experience a more fulfilling career where you are truly valued.
• Learning Environment – Two Roads is dedicated to employee development and education – we are committed to your success!
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into specialized roles throughout the brewery.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the packaging technician is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, including but not limited to; extreme heat, potential for physical injury, exposure to hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, loud regular noise, extreme heights, and moving machinery.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Salary : $19 - $21