Industrial/Food Manufacturing Sanitation Tech | Overnight

Responsible for the daily cleaning of the manufacturing and general storage areas of the facility. Will be required to disassemble and re-assemble equipment to complete the cleaning process. All parts to remain with the equipment after cleaning process. Will be required to remove waste from the areas and place in the designated containers. Must at all times work in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Must insure that GMPs, PPE and Safety regulations are followed at all times. Follows all good housekeeping practices, sanitation SOPs and adheres to any USDA guidelines for food/sanitation. Operates Compactors (inedible and corrugated), (understands Hog Farmer, Inedible bin requirements); May operate pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily cleaning of the manufacturing and general storage areas of the facility; Disassemble and re-assemble equipment to complete the cleaning process; Ensure all parts remain with the equipment after cleaning process; Remove waste from the areas and place in designated containers; Work in a safe, timely, and efficient manner; Follow GMPs, PPE and safety regulations at all times; Follow good housekeeping practices, sanitation SOPs and USDA guidelines for food/sanitation; Operate compactors (inedible and corrugated); May operate pallet jacks; Ensure product on the floor is squeegee/scooped and placed in appropriate disposal bin; Avoid placing food products, gloves, wraps or other articles down the drain; Ensure drain covers are in place; Minimize water use to control overspray and possible cross contamination; Ensure motors/electrical panels/plugs are properly covered with plastic bags; Ensure equipment is properly disassembled/assembled for cleaning and all parts remain with equipment and stored properly; Store all hoses properly after use; Follow and perform lock out tag out procedures; Operate controls of equipment and report malfunctions or potential hazards to supervisor; Operate power washers in a safe and timely manner; Report equipment concerns to supervisor or maintenance team members; Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor; Report to work station properly dressed with correct PPE on time

Requirements

Understands during cleaning, the equipment has moving parts and must ensure safety and quality always comes first; Does not stick/place any parts of the body into any moving part of the equipment; Must adhere to proper operating sanitation procedures for the equipment; Must understand that chemicals are being used to clean/sanitize, the proper use and storage of chemicals and PPE involved; Demonstrates a good mechanical aptitude; Must be able to communicate; Stand, reach, bend and (climb steps/stairs occasionally); Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; Works well with others; ability to meet required demands on work/quality to support sanitation process; Works with minimum supervision; Understands and can demonstrate workable knowledge of chemical usage/cleaning; Must be able to travel throughout Production areas; Office and factory environment, including refrigerated warehouses; Must be able to push, pull, and lift occasional heavy loads (50 lbs.); Must be able to work flexible hours based upon needs of Operation; Must be able to operate Power Washers for cleaning if required

Nice to have

Bilingual preferred; read and write English; read and demonstrate understanding of cleaning chemicals used in their job role; understand they will be required to help out on other lines and areas as sanitation activities are required

Benefits

Competitive health insurance; Dental insurance; 401k; Wellness benefits; Benefits beginning on first day of employment; Shift differential of $2 per hour