Job Purpose
Support the company's sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions
Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.
Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs
Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning
Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks
Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)
1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines
Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety
Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage
Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment