Sanitation Technician
Sanitation Technician
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Job Summary:
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the Food Safety and Sanitation needs of the entire Cloverdale facility. Position requires selfmotivation the ability to perform with little or no direction while following established SOPs Good Manufacturing Practices and all Safety related Rules Regulations and Company Policies. Sanitation employees may work in adverse environments such as: dusty areas cold heat extremely filthy areas confined spaces as well as many others. Sanitation employees must be able to follow the direction of the Sanitation Line Lead Sanitation Foreman and the Sanitation Supervisor.
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for plant sanitation and food safety requirements.
- Cleaning and sanitation for multiple production lines and nonproduction areas per the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to Lock Out/Tag Out requirements.
- Responsible for documenting sanitation activities as required.
- Participate in safety plant and department meetings.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
- May be required to drive forklift and scissor lift as necessary.
- Operate powered cleaning equipment power washer blowers floor scrubber(s) and other equipment as necessary.
- Learn and follow safety procedures for all equipment and report all incidents regardless of size.
- Cleans trollies tanks lines conveyers ceiling floors walls and other areas and all types of equipment as assigned.
- Dismantle hoses connections clamps pumps lines or pipes and clean per SOP.
- Reassembles equipment lines pumps connections and systems per SOP.
- Operates foaming equipment and highpressure washing systems.
- Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures
- Use all proper cleaning procedures so that it meets with both Cloverdale and USDA standards.
- Clean and sanitize food processing equipment.
- Assist in reassembling equipment when necessary.
- Monitor and document chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of equipment.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Visually inspects all parts of equipment for cleanliness and residue.
- Utilizes push broom squeegee or mop to sweep and clean floors and remove standing water.
- Cleans debris from floor area and disposes of properly.
- Prepares machines tanks trollies metal detectors and other components as necessary for Production needs.
- Clean assigned area by collecting trash including boxes plastic packets damaged materials etc.
- Cleaning other areas as assigned.
- Cross train other sanitation department areas.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner following GMP and Plant Safety guidelines and keeps work area audit ready.
- Every employee at the Cloverdale Food Company has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.
Key Critical Competencies
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Integrity & Trust
- SelfDevelopment
- Conflict Management
- Functional/Technical skills
- Peer Relationships
- Action Oriented
Key Technical Knowledge and Functional Skills:
- Effective oral & written communication skills.
- Effective analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
Physical Requirements:
- Sufficient mobility strength flexibility hearing and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.
- Some pushing/pulling bending/stooping and lifting (up to 70 lbs. necessary.
- Ability to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights
- Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as cold and heat extreme wet humidity within closed surroundings.
- Will work in cold damp environments; will work in warm damp environments.
- Production rooms are climate controlled when cleaning them: 3040 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Will wear PPE bumper hat and chemical gear while performing job roles.
- Occasional work assignments in temperatures as below as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Position requires frequent lifting standing reaching climbing pulling stooping bending and kneeling.
- Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One 1 year experience working in a processing facility or similar responsibilities preferred but not required.
- Sanitation experience in a food processing plant preferred but not required.
- Ability to read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures for all chemicals used in cleaning activities.
- Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.
Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program for confidential consideration please send your resume to or Fax:. In order to comply with government recordkeeping requirements please go to and send us a completed Online Application along with your resume/cover letter.
Cloverdale Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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