Sanitation Technician

Summary of Job

Working in a wet, cold/hot, and fast-paced environment, cleaning equipment drains, floors, and machines.

Under close supervision & coordination, cleans and sanitizes production machinery and floors after daily production shut-down and ensures all areas in contact with food have been deep cleaned and sanitized in the short time given.

Roasting area and packaging area, all machines, floors, drains, ceiling, and walls.

Steel-toe/anti-slip rubber boots, rubber gloves, safety glasses, bump cap, hairnet, smock, beard net.

• Complies and enforces all safety rules regarding personal safety
• Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practices to immediate supervisor
• Complies and enforces the company’s food safety, food quality and food defense systems
• Complies with all safety, health, and environmental company’s policies and procedures
• Reports any work‑related injury to immediate supervisor and Lead
• Carrying proper employee identification when on company premises
• Vehicle will always show parking permit when on company premises
• Rubber safety boots will always be worn while working
• All PPE will be used while at work

• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.
• Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job.

• Machinery, tools, & floor should be in safe conditions to run production at the time scheduled.

• Washes and sanitizes equipment according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and machine verification list
• Handles food utensils, scales, equipment, and surfaces according to established guidelines
• Covers all machinery, utensils, scales, and tables with plastic to avoid contamination after cleaning and sanitizing have been completed
• Dispose of all waste in proper containers and report quantities to Team Lead so it can be documented properly
• Wash all floors and sanitize all drains
• Cleans plant areas in accordance with MSS.

• Notifies Sanitation Supervisor or Supervisor on shift concerning needs for major repairs for lighting, heating, and ventilating system.
• Reading chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals they will be using.

• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines
• Be able to read at a basic level
• Basic math skills
• Ability to stay on your feet for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• High attention to detail
• Need to be able to work at a fast pace
• Fast learner

• Must be reliable
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have high work standards
• Must be able to withstand high stress levels

• Endure long hours standing
• Be able to work in wet, cold, hot environments