Sanitation Tech

Sanitation Tech

The Sanitation Technician will report to the Processing Supervisor. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the egg processing equipment on a daily basis following the processing shift. The schedule will be working for three days one week and four days the following week-continuing with this rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble the processing equipment on a daily basis
• Work with chemicals, high pressure cleaning equipment, manual scrubbing, use of a hose and simple mechanical tools
• Maintain training on the correct use of equipment, chemicals and their MSDS's
• Review the sanitation chemicals with the supervisor including use, mixing, appropriateness, etc.
• Responsible for record keeping/paperwork
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Maintain equipment and keep in good repair
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous food plant sanitation experience is highly desirable
• Training for egg specific equipment would be provided
• Familiarity with GMP's or equivalent practices is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to learn several associated jobs
• Speak English and Spanish is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of sanitation methods, chemical handling and use
• Knowledge of process control systems and food safety principles

Physical Demands:

• Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals
• Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions
• Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities