Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment and food processing facilities.

• Prevent cross contamination of product, work-in-progress, food contact surfaces and food contact packaging during sanitation procedures.

• Follow all company Sanitation SOPs (SSOP) for cleaning equipment and facility.

• Perform pre- inspection of clean equipment before requesting supervisor approval.

• Complete all required sanitation and SQF documentation.  

• Washes and maintains cleaning carts and tools.

• Maintains all sanitation related equipment including but not limited to automatic floor scrubbers, vacuums, formers, cleaning equipment and tools.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the sanitation supervisor.

Quality Assurance

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

• Adheres to all company GMPs and Safety policies.

Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

• Work safely with the chemicals used in the cleaning process and ensure all chemicals are used at proper concentrations following chemical handling SSOP.

• Wear appropriate person protective equipment (PPE) while perform cleaning tasks.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Sanitation experience preferred.

• Experience leading a team

• Must be able to follow instructions in English.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

• Self- Directed

• Time Management control

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

• Follows all GMPs, Food Safety, SSOPs per assignments.

• Must be able to use Step ladder/Ladder

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting in safe manner.

• Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards Management, coworkers.

• Required to work 3rd shift, though hours may change due to demand, including weekends, or holidays.

• Able to lift-up to 50lbs.