Sanitation Technician

Job Duties

General Purpose:

The Sanitation Technician performs day to day production and sanitation processes throughout the entire facility to ensure quality cheese, whey and powder products are produced according to customer specifications and requirement in a safe manner. These processes include but are not limited to forklift operations, powder packaging, tote handling, housekeeping, production area, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean-out-place (COP) equipment, and other areas as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas sanitary and clean

Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and evaporator and dryer ledges and beams as assigned

Clean assigned areas, including Annex basement, Azo deck, exterior dock areas, and penthouse areas

Participate on the Safety Committee

Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) review/development

Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in proficient computer usage

Skill in written and oral communication

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to follow required steps to insure proper equipment operation*

Able to be proactive in seeking solutions

Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

Able to interpret and apply company policies

Able to adapt and manage to change effectively*

Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision*

Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities

Able to change task daily

Able to operate a forklift

Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55992

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

37222

Job Benefits

Not specified