Job Details
The Sanitation Technician position performs all tasks in the cleaning of equipment in a food manufacturing plant. This includes the use of corrosive chemicals daily to clean assigned production equipment, machines, floors, drain lines and the entire production area. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure sanitation of the production plant is as efficient and safe as possible.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Properly store and protect all equipment that cannot get wet
Collect and pump all cheese from the hopper of the filler to white or color rinse and identify & communicate waste
Responsible for disassembly of the tear down parts and setup for any Clean in Place (CIP) connections for filler (s) and maintain equipment
Responsible for cleaning fillers either by manual cleaning or usage of C.O.P. troughs at the correct temperature/time/ and chemical concentration
Clean/rinse/ and sanitize filler (s) before re-assembly for production
Check the daily production schedule and complete appropriate setup for the filler and area
Sign off on CCP checks and cleanliness checks daily
Responsible for completing Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned
Clean floor, overhead piping, ceiling, below machines, drains, hand sanitizer station, walls, and light diffusers
Complete self-audit of all equipment and environment daily
Check for any visible damage to equipment daily and report damage to supervisor & maintenance
Properly store all cleaning supplies at the end of the shift
Participates in Continuous Improvement Process
Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations
Maintains regular, predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Dry Cleaning Duties
Responsible for cleaning all packaging machines except Whip 2, 30#, and the corazza;
Cleaning method is by minimal to no water usage on equipment
Ensure back half of production area, the back hallway, cooler #1, and the back warehouse areas are cleaned and maintained based on cleaning schedules and frequencies
Clean yellow bins, the floor, overhead piping, ceiling, below machines, drains, hand sanitizer station, walls, and light diffusers daily
Fill chemical totes for next day's usage, maintain the chemical room and assure it is locked daily.
Skills & Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing/plant environment with the following conditions:
Exposure to hot climate frequently
Exposure to chemicals frequently
Exposure to noise and vibration continuously
Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Stand - continuously
Stoop/Bend - frequently
Squat - occasionally
Crawl - occasionally
Climb Stairs or ladders - occasionally
Reach - chest level, above or below - occasionally
Push - 100 lbs. occasionally
Pull - 100 lbs. occasionally
Lift/carry - up to 80 lbs. occasionally
Qualifications
Savencia Cheese USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (E.O.E.). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state or local law. Neither the job postings or descriptions here, nor any submission of your resume, should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
If you are an individual with a disability and you are requesting a reasonable accommodation, to submit your resume for a posted position, please contact us at ...@savencia.com.