Sanitation Technician II - Industrial Cleaning - Essentia

Sanitation Technician

Through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. The incumbent will maintain the high standard of cleanliness to comply with food safety standards using the 7 steps to sanitation throughout the facility in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's).

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.

Job Duties

• Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.
• Sanitize floors, drains, walls, and shelves.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean facility, inside and out using the 7 steps of sanitation.
• Responsible for performing pre-op and notifying quality and operations departments that pre-op is completed.
• Perform record keeping for the sanitation schedule.
• Removes used smocks and hangs cleaned smocks in Red Zone.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Continuously improve the sanitation process.
• Accurately mix the correct chemicals to achieve the correct concentrations.
• Safely transfer cleaning chemicals from storage container to application equipment.
• Responsible for correctly labeling secondary containers
• Occasionally cleans offices, breakroom, conference room and restrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Adhere to company policy and procedures, complying with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.
• Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work related areas as requested.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.
• Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
• Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to clean following proper safety procedures when handling chemicals, lockout tag out, climbing ladders, etc.
• Ability and willingness to work in hot and/or damp conditions.
• Ability to work and complete daily tasks without supervision.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.

Basic Physical Requirements

Approximate: 12 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Physical Demand Level: Medium

Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency

Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-5 lbs. 0-50 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Waist to Floor 6-40 lbs. 0-50 in. NA Occasionally

Lifting, Above Shoulder 0-5 lbs. 50-72 in. NA Occasionally to Frequently

Carrying, Bilateral 0-5 lbs. Self-selected Up to 800 ft. Frequently

Carrying, Bilateral 6-40 lbs. Self-selected Up to 800 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal 0-25 lbs. of force Self-selected Up to 48 in. Frequently

Grasping Up to 55 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral) Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA 0-60 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently

Reaching, Above Shoulder NA 61-85 in. Up to 24 in. Occasionally

Sitting NA NA NA Occasionally

Standing NA NA NA Frequently

Walking NA NA Up to 800 ft. Frequently

Stair Climbing NA 8-12 ft. NA Frequently

Ladder/Equipment Climbing NA 10-13 ft. NA Occasionally

Squatting NA NA NA Occasionally

Bending NA NA NA Frequently

Stooping NA NA NA Occasionally

Twisting NA NA NA Occasionally

Physical Demand Summary: Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 40 lbs.; Maximum occasional to frequent above shoulder lift of 5 lbs.; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 40 lbs.: Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull force of 25 lbs. of force; Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional squatting; Frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting.

Basic Mental Requirements

This job requires the mental capabilities to comprehend, analyze and effectively communicate information regarding cleaning schedules, safety and procedures. Logical thinking and common sense are also necessary to accomplish these job duties.

Working Conditions and Exposures

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be loud in the shared plant areas and requires hearing protection. Additional exposures include biohazards, odors, occasional use of hazardous chemicals, ladders, and wet floors. The employee will normally work indoors, however, they will occasionally be exposed to seasonal temperatures when completing outdoor duties.