3rd Shift Sanitation Worker

Job Purpose 

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations. 

Essential Functions 

• Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc. 

• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic) 

• Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs 

• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning 

• Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks • Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel 

• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

Qualifications (Education/Experience) 

• 1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines 

• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps 

• Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety 

• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage 

• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs 

• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines 

• Ability to prioritize work 

• Ability to problem-solve 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment