Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Ensure the efficient and effective cleaning of production equipment and adjacent areas, in addition to other environments, following approved sanitary methods.

• Prefer High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• May require a Forklift/Pallet jack Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively

• Responsible for the safe use of appropriate chemical solutions to ensure the cleanest and most highly sanitized equipment
• Ensure that all necessary safety precautions are followed in performing your responsibilities
• Responsible for following through on projects assigned
• Cleans equipment by using hot water hoses and/or high pressure soap hoses with temperatures up to 160 degrees
• Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls parts or equipment with weights up to 100# or more
• Climbs ladders to clean spirals/equipment
• Possible forklift/pallet jack/manlift license needed for certain areas
• Tearing equipment down and assisting Production to put line back together
• Works with soaps and other cleaning compounds, some toxic if not handled correctly
• Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees
• Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company
• Other duties as assigned

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts & horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)