Sanitation Tech

Title: Sanitation Tech
Salary Range: $22.20 / Hourly
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 3rd Shift
Location: Soledad, CA
Reports to: Manager, Sanitation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the daily execution of sanitation SSOP on assigned areas in a safely manner. Under the general direction of Sanitation leadership, the Sanitation Sanitor Tech will work in an environment performing sanitation functions. Under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Foreman, incumbent will perform continuous sanitation of both equipment and surrounding areas of processing area, warehouse, interior office and building exterior and common areas. 

Position is considered “safety sensitive” which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Perform all task assigned based on DOLE sanitation program.
• Disassemble, clean/sanitize, and reassemble equipment
• Clean and sanitize equipment with the correct chemicals/cleaning agents and scrubbing materials
• Properly and safely mix chemicals per label instructions
• General janitorial duties and grounds maintenance
• Properly and accurately complete daily logs/reports
• Maintain equipment and grounds in compliance with GMP and HACCP programs
• Follow ALL SQF and food safety guidelines
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Work Rules, Safety Rules, and Attendance Rules
• Identify and report areas/equipment that are in non-compliance
• Work around moving equipment and cleaning chemicals within the plant,
• Ensure plant interior is maintained clean and presentable.
• Read and understand MSDS sheets
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Follow all Food Safety Requirements and GMP’s as applicable to this position.
• Complete all other tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor/manager.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Work is performed in a cold environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted up to 1/3 of the workday, and 6 lbs. overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required. Climbing ladders and walking up and down stairs. Moving machinery, including conveyor and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area. Work performed requires working with lots of water which may get splashed onto body.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or GED required

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish  
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)