Summary: This position functions in a team base environment. The position efficiently operates assigned equipment to produce product at prescribed standards; minimizing material waste and production loss. The position will maintain KPIs, including OEE and Quality Standards The position oversees all aspects of line functions.
Skills & Responsibilities:
- Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility along with ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to establish standards to process food products.
- Utilize and troubleshoot the CIP system to complete CIP’s in order to avoid downtime in production.
- Carries out the day to day cleaning and duties of the sanitation department in a timely manner.
- Comply with GMP and Food safety guidelines, identify and report food safety and food quality issues
- Work within a cold and wet environment and wear special company provided company gear always.
- Operating cleaning equipment to clean and sanitize condiment manufacturing equipment as required.
- Disassemble/ Reassemble processing equipment in a timely manner.
- Exposure to chemical cleaning solution (with protective gear). Use water, chemicals, and sanitizer to clean and sanitize equipment.
- Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person.
- Follow Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
- Follow all OSHA safety guidelines required by company
- Working safely (wearing PPE and reporting unsafe conditions). Applying LOTO devices as needed
- Daily task includes disposal of organic waste and recyclable materials.
- Cleaning moving equipment in such a manner to prevent personal injury, equipment damage and production downtime.
- Ensuring hand and foot bath containers are filled at start-up.
- Maintaining sanitary conditions in the washroom, chemical room, compactor areas
- Support the plant’s Safety, Quality, TPM and Cost Initiatives.
- Must be able to climb to heights as high as 20 feet to access and clean storage vessels
- Frequently lift/move hoses, equipment, chemical containers weighing 20-50 lbs.
- Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts or other devices.
- Assist in CIP process and duties associated with changing out process pipes
- Assist in bottle blowing process, when needed
- Has knowledge and understands OSHA, HACCP, IFS, ISO and Safety requirements within a food manufacturing environment.
- Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor
Other Requirements:
- Basic understanding and ability to use computers.
- Basic mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to understand mechanical concepts.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be physically able to climb on ladders and portable stairways
- Constant standing and/or walking on concrete floors are required.
- Must be able to move, lift, slide, push or carry heavy objects or materials.
Education & Experience:
- A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience is preferred.
- Applicant must be a committed team worker with a keen sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Sanitation: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person