Sanitation Technician - Pouch 3rd shift

Position Summary

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for diagnosing sanitation needs, methodically executing cleaning protocols, and optimizing sterilizing processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform specialized diagnosis of cleaning and sanitization needs and gaps production equipment, tools, and facility surfaces according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Identify potential sanitation concerns, diagnose contamination risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain a hygienic production environment.
• Execute thorough cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance procedures for all equipment within the Pouch department to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify the filling equipment has been cleaned and sanitized properly.
• Assist in identifying potential equipment issues related to sanitation and collaborate with maintenance teams for timely resolution.
• Follow sanitation schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned and disinfected per company and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sanitation procedures, leveraging industry best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Detailed prior experience working with the machinery and equipment in Pouch.
• Ability to troubleshoot and address pre-op issues.
• Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial work, or food manufacturing is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic understanding of sanitation practices and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform manual labor.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed based on production schedules.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in cold/wet environments.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.