Sanitation Technician

Summary of Job 

Working in a wet, cold/hot, and fast-paced environment, cleaning equipment drains, floors and machines 

General Description: 

Under close supervision & coordination, cleans and sanitizes production machinery, and floors after daily production shut-down and ensures all areas in contact with food have been deep cleaned and sanitized in the short time given. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

Area: 

Roasting area and packaging area, all machines, floors, drains, ceiling, and walls 

Equipment and Work Tools: 

Steel-toe/anti-slip rubber boots, rubber gloves, safety glasses, bump cap, hairnet, smock, beard net 

Main Functions (Responsibilities): 

Security: 

• Complies and enforces all safety rules regarding personal safety 

• Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practices to his/her immediate supervisor 

• Complies and enforces the company’s food safety, food quality and food defense systems 

• Complies with all safety, health, and environmental company’s policies and procedures 

• Reports any work-related injury to immediate supervisor and Lead 

• Carries proper employee identification when on company premises 

• Vehicle will always show parking permit when on company premises 

• Rubber safety boots will always be worn while working 

• All PPE will be used while at work 

Quality: 

• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 

• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety. 

• Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job 

 Production: 

• Machinery, tools, & floor should be in safe conditions to run production at the time scheduled 

       Order & Cleanliness: 

• Washes and sanitizes equipment according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and machine verification list 

• Handles food utensils, scales, equipment, and surfaces according to establishes guidelines 

• Covers all machinery, utensils, scales, and tables with plastic to avoid contamination after cleaning and sanitizing have been completed 

• Dispose of all waste in proper containers and report quantities to Team Lead so it can be documented properly 

• Wash all floors and sanitize all drains 

• Cleans plant areas in accordance with MSS 

      General Functions: 

• Notifies Sanitation Supervisor or Supervisor on shift concerning needs for major repairs for lighting, heating, and ventilating system. 

• Reading chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals they will be using  

Education and Qualifications 

• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment 
• Previous experience in cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines 
• Be able to read at a basic level 
• Basic math skills 
• Ability to stay on your feet for prolonged periods of time 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds 
• High attention to detail 
• Need to be able to work at a fast pace 
• Fast learner 

Core Competencies 

• Must be reliable 
• Must be able to work in a team environment 
• Must have high work standards 
• Must be able to withstand high stress levels 

Technical Skills 

Skills 

• Endure long hours standing 
• Be able to work in wet, cold, hot enviro