Sanitation Tech I

Brand: Michael Foods Inc. Categories: Operations Production Locations: Klingerstown, Pennsylvania Position Type: Regular Full-Time Remote Eligible: No Req ID: 23949 Job Description Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade. Responsibilities Third Shift $17.50 hr. + $2.00 Shift differential POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for effective cleaning in specified areas of the facility. The primary focus will be on ensuring health safety and food safety from day to day. This will be accomplished by understanding and applying GMP’s, SSOP’s, plant policies and procedures. All employees, customers and consumers benefit from the work of the sanitarian ensuring a safe product. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble some production equipment along with cleaning and sanitizing the production work areas with the use of pressure sprayers, foamers, and other sanitation equipment. Assist in setup and start of designated production equipment such as ovens, pasteurizers, etc. Assist in Clean Out of Place (COP) procedures. Inspect and maintain rodent control stations. Complete the proper paperwork required of the position. Assist in production jobs as needed. Be a team member. Assist in use of power jacks and forklifts as needed. Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No prior experience or training. Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations. Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification Driver’s license PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Safety regulations, and Sanitation procedures for the area Basic mechanical skills with the ability to disassemble and reassemble production equipment Ability to climb ladders Ability to learn Confined Space Entry procedures and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Learn and adhere to chemical safety training Strong attention to detail when reassembling equipment Ability to work indoors in a damp environment with industrial strength cleaners and chemicals Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the position Good writing, verbal and communication skills Ability to lift 50 lbs. safely Ability to achieve Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification The equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties. Ability to operate specific equipment or tools The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the duties required of the position. Benefits: Medical (HSA/PPO) Dental Vision Short Term and Long Term Disability Retirement Plan w/ match Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan Paid holidays and PTO Day 1 Growth opportunities Incentive Plan Keywords: hourly, manufacturing, manufacture, product, labor, production, clean, cleaning, sanitation, sanitize, night, power jack, sanitary, food, safety, benefits, vacation, pto Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)