Sanitation Technician

Darigold is seeking a motivated Sanitation Technician to join our NEW Pasco Plant. This role is pivotal to ensure the quality and safety of the finished goods we produce and the workplace in which we do it. The primary function of this role is to maintain hygienic conditions in the food manufacturing facility through good sanitation and cleaning practices. As a member of the Quality Assurance team, a person must have the desire and ability to contribute to the plant's overall success. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year. As such, all Darigold employees are expected to follow all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold's Good Manufacturing Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. All employees should also believe in collaborating with others to achieve team goals, while also effectively working without direct supervision.What You Will DoFollow plant SOPs and Master Sanitation ScheduleTake ownership of the sanitation program and sanitation activitiesAssist the Sanitation Supervisor to identify, troubleshoot, solve, and prevent problems affectingsanitationMaintain sanitation equipment and chemical inventories to assure availability for effective cleaningPerform routine sanitation cleaning and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and ATP testingUnderstand the manufacturing process, equipment design and layout to ensure proper sanitation and efficient production startupsMonitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaningFollow company policies, procedures & GMP'sComplete documentation is in accordance with Darigold policies and regulatory requirements.Assist Sanitation Supervisor in troubleshooting sanitation issues at the plantAll other duties as assignedWhat You BringAbility to follow good manufacturing practicesStrong computer skills with knowledge of MS office softwareAbility to work independently and in a team environmentGood communications skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of organizational skillsWork overnight, weekends, and rotating/varying shifts - as neededReliability - begin work on time and conform to work hours and scheduleNice to Have's* Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in science discipline.* 2+ years food plant sanitation experience.Field1Starting wage:$21.82 per hourBenefits of Working at DarigoldWe understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:Employer 401K contributionsComprehensive medical, dental & vision benefitsEmployer paid life & disability coveragePaid time off and paid holidays8 weeks paid parental leaveEducation assistanceEmployee assistance programCommunity giving through matching donationsOur Commitment to DiversityAchieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity andexpression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.