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What they do
A Sanitation Specialist completes sanitation inspections and monitors sanitation practices for a company or government public health agency. Maintains cleanliness and equipment sanitation at a production facility, monitors safe storage of supplies, and inspects and monitors product safety. May inspect public and food service establishments and report on compliance with public health requirements, or advise on sanitation for public health initiatives.
$34,835 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The Sanitation position will clean, wash, scrub, rinse, sterilize and/or sanitize equipment and work areas in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. May use high pressure hoses or nozzles, dry cleaning methods, or other cleaning and sanitizing methods as directed. Sanitation must be mindful of water usage; ensure solids are not washed down drains; and the spray from hoses is controlled and not directed at people, electrical equipment, or other equipment that may be damaged from water. This position must keep areas and walkways cleared for safety reasons by doing such things as putting away hoses to avoid trips and cleaning up messes that are not specifically outlined on their checklists. Sanitation must always keep food safety and personnel safety a priority through the proper mixing of, handling, and use of industrial strength chemicals and cleaning agents. The job requires a 12 hour shift, 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. OR 7:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., rotating between day and night schedules every three months. Must be able to stand or walk for up to 12 hours. Ability to lift and move materials and items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Able to tolerate dust or chemicals. Must not be affected by moving equipment and machinery. Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, grasping, crouching, and perform repetitive motions as required. Learn and adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. On-the-job training is provided.