Sanitation Technician

Overview

The Sanitation Technician is to be proficient in every aspect of performing the functions of this position. The Sanitation Technician’s overall responsibility, and objective, is routine cleaning/sanitizing of machinery/plant.

• Promote a safe work environment by understanding and following all safety requirements.
• Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color-coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones.
• Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping using various chemicals and tools.
• May perform work in confined spaces adhering to all safety procedures.
• Complete the Master Sanitation schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Utilize chemical awareness training in cleaning.
• Correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and all logs.
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area including outside of area as directed.
• Actively participate in coverage of employee absences.
• Understand the hazards of cross contamination.
• Understand, follow, and comply with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and HACCP in accordance with company policy.
• Cross-train in all applicable areas.
• Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.
• Utilize correct PPE for all job functions.

• Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers.
• Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship.
• Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

• Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift).
• Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable).
• Ability to be organized, flexible, and perform acceptably under pressure.
• Must be able to take directions, work efficiently and safely.
• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods including on a catwalk.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Must be capable of overhead work and manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects.
• Must be able to climb both stairs and ladders up to a high elevation.
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor under constant machine operation and other noise.

• Sanitation experience at a food processing facility preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.