Sanitation Technician

General Purpose:

The Sanitation Technician performs day to day production and sanitation processes throughout the entire facility to ensure quality cheese, whey and powder products are produced according to customer specifications and requirement in a safe manner. These processes include but are not limited to forklift operations, powder packaging, tote handling, housekeeping, production area, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean-out-place (COP) equipment, and other areas as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas sanitary and clean
• Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and evaporator and dryer ledges and beams as assigned
• Clean assigned areas, including Annex basement, Azo deck, exterior dock areas, and penthouse areas
• Participate on the Safety Committee
• Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) review/development
• Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in proficient computer usage
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow required steps to insure proper equipment operation
• Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to interpret and apply company policies
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
• Able to change task daily
• Able to operate a forklift
• Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran