Sanitation Technician 1

Description:

Under direct supervision, cleans and sanitizes any and all equipment in a food manufacturing facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Set up, operation and cleaning/sanitizing of various pneumatic, mechanical and electrical processing equipment in cross-functional areas of the plant. Respond to any unclean conditions as they may arise Trained and certified to use cleaning chemicals according to guidelines and in a safe manner. Maintains facility per Master Sanitation Schedule Maintains work area throughout shift May operate scissor lift to clean hard to reach areas May instruct and oversee the activities of new employees of the Sanitation Department Supports food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. Support and comply with cGMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Able to read, write and do basic math Able to work independently and as a team Able to follow specific written procedures and forms Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Able to stand, kneel, crawl, bend, reach, twist, push, pull to clean equipment for at least an 8 Hour shift Excellent attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions:

Condition may include but not limited to wet, hot or cold environments Environment may include but not limited to being dirty, dusty, wet, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises