What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitizer position at Accupac?
Basic Job Functions:
Responsible for cleaning and sanitize production line filling hoppers and auxiliary equipment to prevent product contamination during the packaging process following Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with cGMP's and safety regulations. To receive training and gain familiarity in the operation and composition of packaging equipment to qualify for advancement.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Minimum Requirements of the Job:
Physical Requirements:
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: None
Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer previous experience working in a manufacturing environment and working with packaging equipment.
Responsible for cleaning and sanitize production line filling hoppers and auxiliary equipment to prevent product contamination during the packaging process following Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with cGMP's and safety regulations. To receive training and gain familiarity in the operation and composition of packaging equipment to qualify for advancement.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- The sanitizer level and compensation will be determined by successful completion and verification of levels in the Sanitizer Skill Level Chart.
- Dismantle and properly reassemble hoppers, pumps and buffer tanks removing auger from hopper and “O” rings from pumps.
- Clean and sanitize machinery inside and outside including hopper, pumps and buffer tanks by applying hot water, Purified water and alcohol with rags and brushes using pressure on the machinery to remove accumulated product and impurities.
- Inspect all disassembled parts, to wear and replace/order spare parts for inventory, as necessary.
- Clean up work area removing and storing cleaning utensils and solvents and disposing of soiled/used cleaners.
- Perform Preventive maintenance on equipment they have been trained on and properly document in all Logbooks upon completion of tasks.
- Refill hopper with bulk product and slide up to 55-gallon drum full of material into position on the packaging line for automatic fill of conveyor belt product containers.
- Perform all jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements of the Job:
- Knowledge of written and spoken English sufficient for internal communication
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP's and communicate their requirements to others
- The ability to judge when equipment has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
- Working knowledge of tools, hardware and basic machinery with ability to perceive different size and shape parts, and fit them together, correctly.
- Ability to work around solvents and chemicals needed for sanitization tasks.
- Ability to work with hot water ( /- 180 degrees F) safely.
Physical Requirements:
- Strength sufficient to lift to 60 lbs
- The ability to push a 55-gallon drum full of bulk product up to six feet
- The ability to stand on concrete floors for full shift period
- The ability to hear speech and/or alarms through plant noise
- Peripheral vision
- Eyesight with or without corrective lenses to discern differences in small type characters for coder set ups
- The ability to recognize colors and shades of color
- The physical mobility to reach overhead and bend at and below waist level
- Manual dexterity to unfasten and fasten large and small parts using hand tools
- The ability to work with chemicals and solvents used for sanitizations. Must not be allergic to chemicals and solvents used for sanitizations
- The ability to work overtime as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: None
Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer previous experience working in a manufacturing environment and working with packaging equipment.
