Food Plant Sanitation Technician

Position: Food Plant Sanitation Technician

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Standard + Bonuses

Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Benefits & Perks:

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (15% off purchases, $.20 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $1,300 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Reports to: Food Plant QA Supervisor

About Capitol:
At Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

Job Responsibilities:
As a Food Plant Sanitation Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment, facilities, and production areas within a food manufacturing plant. Your primary responsibility is to execute sanitation protocols to prevent contamination, maintain hygiene standards, and comply with food safety regulations. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

• Maintain cleaning and sanitation following the company Master Sanitation Program.
• Utilize chemicals and cleaning agents to clean and sanitize processing area walls, floors, and equipment.
• Utilize refuse and sanitation tools properly and safely.
• Removal of debris from the processing area.
• Communicate chemicals supply levels to management.
• Maintain plant safety.
• Clean and maintain sanitation equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide back-up support for other duties as needed.
• Become certified as an electric pallet jack operator and scissor lift operator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet sanitation standards. The position will require general physical movements such as frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include frequent exposure to cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fumes / chemical / odor from raw materials and sanitation chemicals.

Qualifications:

• Sanitation experience in warehouse, kitchen, or plant a plus.
• Ability to use industrial-strength chemicals.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate safety procedures.
• Ability to push or pull heavy equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Bilingual a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., occasionally 50+ lbs.
• Basic math skills
• Data interpretation skills

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.