Technician I, Sanitation - 1st Shift

Job Purpose Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic wash area duties, including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Perform basic janitorial duties required for the facility (outside grounds, rest rooms, lunch rooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, training rooms, hallways, entry points, and production area)
• Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning
• Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines
• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
• Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety
• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage
• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Basic knowledge of blood borne pathogens
• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment