What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Tech position at Wheat Holdings LLC?
About Us:
Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana Bakery and Deli is a leading Intermountain bakery and premium flour producer dedicated to crafting high-quality baked goods using the finest ingredients and the baker's choice for flour. With a bakery in Salt Lake City and Three Forks, Montana, we offer a unique geographic footprint to serve our varied customer base. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for baking, we strive to delight our customers with delicious products that bring joy to every occasion.
Purpose and Scope of Position:
As a Sanitation Technician, you will be responsible for the sanitation of the bakery production areas and the upkeep of the grounds/offices of the facility, to maintain the highest level of food safety in the bakery. Our Sanitation Technicians adhere to all sanitation standards established by IFS and Food Safety Policies and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and our Bakery's Safety Policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean work areas and bakery areas, including all work surfaces and floors, Assist operators with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production lines.
- Remove waste from production, office, and staff amenities.
- Restock paper towels, soap, hairnets, gloves, and remote wash basin reservoirs.
- Perform Post Maintenance cleanings as needed.
- Collaborate with operators and ensure production lines are thoroughly cleaned during product changeovers.
- Identify and clean slip hazards in production areas during shift.
- Check in periodically with Packaging & Production Leads to see if supplies are needed.
- Check in periodically with Packaging & Production Leads to see if Racks or Pan stacks need to be moved to different areas.
- Perform weekly chemical inventory cycle counts.
- Perform weekly Janitorial Supply cycle counts.
- Make Waste Log entries for any product you dispose of.
- Maintain clean exterior building perimeters.
- Monitor & wipe down condensation in proofing areas.
- Cleaning of racks, pipes, and overhead fixtures/beams.
- Other duties assigned to you by your Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods while cleaning equipment and spaces
- Ability to properly wear appropriate PPE when in the bakery
- Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs intermittently
- Ability to work from various heights
- Work with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English to effectively communicate with team members and leadership
- Effectively independently with minimal supervision and work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new challenges and scenarios.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to work with chemicals, work around hot and noisy equipment, and unusual work shifts
- Must be fluent in English as a primary or secondary language to effectively communication with leadership and other team members
- 0-2 years related experience, previous experience in sanitation preferred