2nd Shift Sanitation Technician

Description: The Sanitation Technician continuously enforces the GMPs and sanitation programs on the production floor. The Sanitation Technician will follow written procedures for using chemicals to clean equipment and maintain a clean environment for the safe production of food in the facility. They are the primary conductors of Master Sanitation Schedule work and the Daily Housekeeping activities required to ensure the continual production of safe, quality food products.

Work Environment:All areas of the plant, sometimes including the front offices and conference areas. These areas include but are not limited to the following areas.

• All Zone 1 Areas – Direct Food Contact Surfaces
• All Zone 2 Areas – Indirect Food Contact Surfaces
• All Zone 3 Areas – Adjacent to Food Contact Surfaces
• Zone 4 Areas – Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving Dock, Entryways, Battery Areas, Utility Areas and Outside Grounds.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Seeing to conduct thorough visual inspections to ensure cleanliness and sanitations standards are met.
• The ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures & Chemical Use
• Adherence to GMPs & Safety Practices
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Accountability & Dependability
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Core Responsibilities:

• Continually monitor the production areas and ensure the enforcement of all safety protocols.
• Follow and enforce all OSHA Safety Regulations and Safety Rules.
• Report safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Continually monitor the production areas and ensure the enforcement of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as detailed by Snack Craft.
• Conduct and complete sanitation tasks assigned via the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Daily Housekeeping, and Standard of Work (SOW) programs.
• Ensure that waste collection stations are monitored and refreshed often enough so as not to pose a risk to personnel, process, or food products.
• Ensure that spills are promptly and properly corrected in a manner that does not pose a risk to personnel, process, or food products.
• Ensure that utensils and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are routinely checked, cleaned, sanitized, and restocked to ensure personnel have the tools they need to conduct functions in a sanitary and safe manner.
• Throughout the course of their daily work, continually look for GMP violations and correct them immediately when noted.
• Communicate to other personnel as a coach and aid in sanitary operations.
• Coach, develop, and assist personnel conducting line cleanup activities.
• Assist in training other staff members on the requirements/procedures for all levels of clean.
• Oversee the safe and proper receipt, transport, dilution, distribution, and use of all cleaning chemical products.
• Ensure that cleaning chemicals are always properly labeled, stored, and disposed of appropriately.
• Identify any items that could potentially cause a pest issue and communicate concerns to immediate supervisor or manager.
• Assist in the inspection for capture and proper removal of pests when they are present.
• Conduct specific washroom or other cleaning activities as assigned.
• Manage cleaning paperwork to and from the line with all documentation completed. Turn into Supervisor/Manager.
• Record work completed for review/audit purposes.
• Must have clean clothing and show good personal hygiene

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing and equipment operations (food manufacturing experience preferred)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.