Sanitation Technician

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The Sanitation Technician for the Rendering Department is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the equipment utilized during rendering to ensure Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP) are met.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

Clean and sanitize production equipment, machines, and work areas to establish a clean, sanitized, and safe working environment.

Clean-In-Place Procedure
- Start Clean-In-Place (CIP) process to remove residue from the interior surfaces of pipes, vessels, production equipment, filters and associated fittings. CIP process cleans the interior surfaces of the equipment by controlling temperature, concentration of cleaning agent, contact time of cleaning agent, and pressure exerted by the cleaning solution. Throughout the sanitation process, monitor CIP process to ensure proper cleaning of the internal components.
- Physically remove fat product from the rendering equipment into containers.
- Weight and document fat product destined for Inedible Products.
- Cover sensitive equipment such as sensors and electrical outlets on the rendering equipment.
- Lock out any moveable parts in the rendering process and verify “Lock-Out” process prior to disassembly.
- Disassemble rendering equipment that is not being cleaned during the CIP Process.
- Pre-rinse disassembled equipment with hot water using hoses.
- Scrub all surfaces of the equipment carefully to remove and clean unwanted debris.

Full Shutdown Process
- Following the completion of the CIP Process, begin full shutdown process to clean external parts of the rendering equipment.
- Reassure and verify lockout of rendering equipment.
- Follow SSOP process to clean external parts for the rendering equipment.
- Visually inspect the rendering equipment for unwanted debris and verify CIP process has properly sanitized the internal components of the rendering equipment.
- Change into new uniforms prior to reassembly of the rendering equipment.
- Aid in other departments as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Thoroughness.
- Time Management.
- Communication Proficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0-6 months combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Effective verbal communication.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one conversations with other employees in the organization.
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to use common sense to carry out simple one
- or two-step instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos..
- Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Ability to operate machinery.
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise level.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
- Office and plant setting: The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the plant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
- Perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talk, and hear.
- Requires ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus.
- Stand, walk, and/or sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan