Sanitation Technician - APC

To assist with duties providing support to quality control supervisor and to production personnel in keeping all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's).# JOB DUTIES :

• Adhere to company policy and procedures.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• 100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Demonstration of professionalism to all team members, clients, vendors and customers.
• Execute sanitation schedule : Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean plant, inside and out.
• Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures.
• Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing.
• Follow a specific sanitizing process.
• Reassemble machines as necessary.
• Trash and recycling removal.
• Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves.
• Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant's Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Continuously improve the sanitation process.
• Sanitation Technicians will cover each other in the absence of a Sanitation Technician or qualified personnel.
• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.# JOB REQUIREMENTS :
• Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.
• Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work related areas as requested.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.
• Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
• Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.
• Proven interaction and leadership with chemical suppliers.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Proficient with computers and knowledge of word, excel and constructing basic spreadsheets and charts.
• Able to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.# BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Approximate : 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) Key : Occasional = 0% - 33% Frequent = 34% - 66% Continuous = 67% - 100% N / A = Not ApplicableStanding Continuous Sitting Occasional Walking Frequent Bending / Kneeling / Crouching / Stooping Frequent Reaching Above Shoulder Frequent Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Occasional Working on Heights : Unprotected Heights Occasional Protected Heights Frequent Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds Occasional Push / Pull / Maneuver Equipment / Products / Materials Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds Occasional Being Around and / or Operating Moving Machinery / Equipment Frequent Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) Occasional Read / Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment / Machinery Frequent Hand Movements : Recording Data Continuous Operating Office Equipment Frequent Operating Computer Frequent Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent Firm Grasping (right and left) Frequent Fine Manipulating (right and left) Occasional Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls Occasional Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes or NoColor Definition Yes or NoGood Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and / or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes or NoAbility to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas Yes or NoOffice Yes Multiple Locations Yes Plant Yes Equipment / Maintenance or Repair Area Yes Rough Terrain Yes Other N / A # JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education : High school diploma or GED required. Post high school education in chemistry, food sciences or related preferred.Experience : Food / Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.Participates

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