Sanitation Tech 1

Title: Sanitation Tech 1
Salary Range: $16.90 per Hour
Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Gonzales, CA 93926
Reports to: FSQA Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Clean and sanitize cold room surfaces, equipment, utensils and other work areas in accordance with Master Sanitation Schedule. This includes walls, ceilings, fans, and other fixtures to prevent microbial growth and cross contamination. 
• Complete sanitation activities following Master Sanitation Schedule 
• Complete sanitation logs and forms to document cleaning schedules and chemical usage.
• Handle sanitation chemicals following company specific safety guidelines
• Complete and document sanitation titration activities
• Maintain all sanitation related equipment 
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices, and facility specific sanitation and Safety Procedures. company GMPs and Safety policies. 
• Other duties as assigned such as cleaning of the building by emptying trash, sweeping, etc. 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate sanitation equipment such as foamers, floor scrubbers, and portable air compressor. 
• Ability to operate yard sweeper, leaf blower and scrubber
• Basic mathematical skills 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, kneel and sit. 
• Ability to lift heavy objects (often up to 50 pounds) 
• Ability to spend time in a refrigerated (cold) and loud (ear protection required) work environment.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to travel to other facilities and offices.
• Ability to work long days including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Relevant work experience Required 
• High School diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

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)