Description
Summary
The Sanitation Technician is responsible of cleaning and sanitizing the egg processing equipment on a daily basis following the processing shift. The schedule will be working for three days one week and four days the following week-continuing with this rotation. The Sanitation Technician will report to the Processing Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for dissembling, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling the processing equipment on a daily basis
Requires working with chemicals, high pressure cleaning equipment, manual scrubbing, use of a hose and simple mechanical tools
Maintain training on the correct use of equipment, chemicals and their MSDS's
Review the sanitation chemicals with the supervisor including use, mixing, appropriateness, etc.
Responsible for record keeping/paperwork
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Maintain equipment and keep in good repair
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Previous food plant sanitation experience is highly desirable
Training for egg specific equipment would be provided
Familiarity with GMP's or equivalent practices is highly desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently
Ability and willingness to learn several associated jobs
Speak English and Spanish is highly desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills
Knowledge of sanitation methods, chemical handling and use
Knowledge of process control systems and food safety principles
Physical Demands
Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).
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)
