Sanitation Technician

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

A member of the Sanitation department, a food service division at Lyons Magnus, the Sanitation Technician will be responsible for supporting all sanitation functions. This position will involve executing tasks on the master sanitation schedule and cleaning equipment while using CIP procedures. This position requires good communication and collaboration with operations, maintenance and internal management.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

Hours: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

(Must be willing to work OT and Weekends)

Schedule: Monday - Saturday

Location: Walton, KY

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment: Production environment within a manufacturing facility

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs equipment cleaning per-CIP Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs plant cleaning as outlined by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• Disassembles and reassembles filters, screens and other processing equipment.
• Handling and use of chemicals including acids, chlorines, caustics and quats.
• Testing and recording of chemical concentrations.
• Visual inspection of equipment.
• Performs absence of allergen analysis.
• Performs clean equipment swabbing.
• Comply with appropriate safety procedures.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May perform other duties as required.
• Overtime and weekends may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-Motivated.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standard cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergens.
• Establish positive working relationships with Lyons’ management and senior support personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience preferred within related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning role, preferably in manufacturing facility.
• Strong attention to detail is important for identifying areas needing cleaning and ensuring areas are in compliance.
• Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with team and reporting sanitation issues.