Sanitation Worker

Essential Functions:

The Sanitation Worker is responsible for in-depth, sanitation and sterilization of all production supporting equipment per the Sanitation Standard Operating procedures to ensure the safety and quality of our food products.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 4:00 AM. Please note that the schedule may vary based on business needs, and occasional weekend shifts may be required.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Understand machine operating and adjusting procedures to effectively disassemble and assemble equipment for proper cleaning and sanitizing.
• Follow appropriate handling procedures while using cleaning and other hazardous agents.
• Maintain work area throughout the facility and common areas in a safe and orderly fashion in accordance to SOP’s; SSOP’s; GMP’s and Safety regulations.
• Perform chemical evaluation; chemical mixing and pH testing per plant Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Understand terminology related to “Clean In Place” process.
• Clean plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements.
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified.
• Ensure quality assurance (Pre-Ops) are in compliant.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting of sanitation equipment.
• Willing to be flexible with unexpected changes in production.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all other departments staff.
• Report any equipment malfunction or unsafe practices immediately to Supervisor on duty.
• Observe a good working and professional relationship with others (internal and external) while in premises.
• Must keep equipment and working area organized; clean; free of dirt; debris and grease build-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned and requested by plant management.

Education:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent

Experience and Background:

• Basic working knowledge of equipment and machinery
• Basic understanding of LO/TO
• Must be able to read and understand charts and gauges
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to read, write and understand English.
• Able to work flexible and weekend hours due to production demand.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, squatting, reaching, bending and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.