Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician - 1st ShiftBeaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916Salary Range $20.50 - $20.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st ShiftJob SummaryEssential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Responsible for effective sanitation of the various plant equipment, tools, and departments.Must be able to follow equipment cleaning instructions as listed in the Sanitation Procedures Manual.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Must become familiar with cleaning chemicals by name, function, and usage rate and become chemical certified.Timely notification to Maintenance, Supervisor and/or Lead of equipment problems.Notify Supervisor and/or Lead of actual or potential problems.Must be able to follow verbal instructions from Supervisor and/or Lead.Must be detail oriented and be able to work independently.Responsible for compliance with GMP's, proper sanitation, and housekeeping in area.Responsible for use of required safety equipment and complying with proper safety procedures including wearing proper protective clothing, safety toe boots and safety googles at all times.Other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.Desired QualificationsExperience operating a fork lift.Experience using a variety of equipment including a power washer.Previous sanitation experience.CompetenciesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures a variety of instructions, diagrams or schedules.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.This position is based out of our Beaver Dam, WI location.We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and BBQ sauce product categories. We have three manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.