Sanitation Technician

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company award winner? KENT® Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Sanitation Technician in Arcade, NY! This will be a 1st shift opportunity with an approximate schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining the Arcade facility in a clean, rodent and pest free state, while meeting or exceeding all standards of the FDA, USDA, NYS Ag. & Markets and all other regulatory certification and food industry agencies.


• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor.


• Carry out daily cleaning and housekeeping assignments as per the Sanitation Supervisor and sanitation schedule in a safe, efficient manner.


• Fill in production positions when necessary.


• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.


• Good communication skills.


• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.


• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.


• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.


• Knowledge of FSMA.


• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. to a height of 48 inches continually for the assigned period.


• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

EDUCATION: 

• High school diploma or GED.

WAGE:

• Starting at $19.00 an hour.