Sanitation Tech - 3rd shift + shift differential

Job Description Job Purpose

Responsible for the overall sanitation of the Processing and Production areas according to established procedures, & standards and for the overall cleanliness of the entire building; operates CIP Systems, disassembles, sanitizes machines and other equipment as required and reassembles all equipment and machinery for production runs; cleans and maintains other areas of the building; other duties as assigned.

• Obtains Work Instruction from Lead or Supervisor and cleans packaging machines, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls, and other areas and types of equipment and parts as necessary.
• Re-assembles packaging machines per Work Instructions.
• Dismantles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and cleans per Work Instructions.
• Utilizes and maintains C.O.P. Tank per Work Instructions.
• Operates foaming equipment and high-pressure washing systems according to Work Instructions.
• Dismantles and re-assembles food processing systems per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures.
• Utilizes push broom to sweep floors and remove standing water.
• Cleans debris from floor areas and disposes of properly, utilizing cleaned trash containers.
• Re-assembles equipment, piping, pumps, connections, and systems according to Production schedule needs.
• Prepares packaging machines, stockpots, and other components, such as Metal Detectors, as necessary for Production needs.
• Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket and o-ring replacement, pump seals, lubrication of parts and fitting replacement.
• Cleans assigned areas by collecting trash, including boxes, plastic, packets, damaged materials, damaged skids, bag ties, and other items and disposes of properly.
• This includes cleaning other areas as assigned.
• Replaces and handles all chemicals and chemical drums safely.
• Safely moves pallets or other equipment with the use of material handling equipment.
• Attends Department and Plant meetings.
• Cross trains in other Sanitation Department areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Obtains Work Instructions from Lead or Supervisor and cleans/CIP's kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls, and other areas and types of equipment as assigned.
• Utilizes computerized "Clean in Place" (C.I.P.) Systems by making necessary connections and operating computerized controllers, ensuring the quality of clean of systems CIP's.
• Ensures proper function of C.I.P. System supporting quality of clean via proper flow rate, chemical concentration, cycle time, and temperature.
• Dismantles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and cleans per Work Instruction and re-assembles.
• Operates foaming equipment and high pressure washing systems according to Work Instruction.
• Dismantles and re-assembles food processing systems per Standard Operating Procedures. Handles cleaning chemicals, according to MSDS and Safe Handling Procedures.
• Utilizes push broom to sweep floors and remove standing water.
• Cleans debris from floor areas and disposes of properly. Re-assembles equipment, piping, pumps, connections, and systems according to Production Schedule needs.
• Prepares tanks, hoppers, kettles, and other components necessary for Processing or Production needs.
• Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket replacement, pump seals, lubrication of parts, and fitting replacement.
• Cleans assigned areas by collecting trash, including boxes, plastic, packets, damaged materials, damaged skids, bag ties, and other items and disposes of properly. Includes cleaning other areas as assigned.
• Replaces chemical drums safely when necessary. Safely moves pallets or other equipment with the use of material handling equipment.
• Attends Department and Plant meetings.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner following GMP and Plant Safety guidelines, keeping work area audit ready.
• Cross trains in other Sanitation Department areas. Other duties as assigned.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
• Participate in meetings.
• Train others.
• Fills in for other positions as necessary.
• Perform Master Sanitation Duties on a…