Sanitation Specialist_Kemper-1st Shift

Job Posting: Sanitation Specialist - Food Manufacturing
Pay Rate: $17-$18/hour
1st: (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Weekends as needed.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!

We seek those who want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skill set and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming, safe, and team-orientated environment.

As a Food Sanitation Specialist, you will be responsible for the detailed daily cleaning of equipment and structures in our food manufacturing environment using specialized equipment and techniques. Your major role on our sanitation team will be to clean following production shifts by breaking down the production equipment to scrub, scrape, wash, and sanitize.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily facility sanitation and custodial duties according to Sanitation Master Schedule.
• Clean all production areas according to SQF regulations, GMP, and sanitation policies.
• Disassemble machines, sanitize, foam rinse, and reassemble production lines for use.
• Clean and sanitize production line operating equipment (ovens, mixers, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize baking equipment including bins, trays, etc.
• Use power equipment such as floor sweepers, vacuums, scrubbers, mops, power washers.
• Operate floor scrubber to clean concrete flooring.
• Sweep and mop work areas.
• Perform housekeeping duties including, restrooms, lunchroom, offices, lobby, conference room, etc.
• Discard all corrugated, inedible food and other packing material.
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified.
• Maintain a working knowledge of equipment, proper LOTO procedure for machinery.
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection-ready.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Perform all other assigned tasks included: Walls inside and outside the company, silos, ceilings, and any type of stairs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the sanitation supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting (food manufacturing preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Value and maintain high health safety standards.
• Work well within a team by leading, communicating with, and motivating others.
• Drive for continuous learning & improvement
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on feet for the entire shift.
• Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing.
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand various climates through the facility.

What we offer you (perks, bonuses, benefits):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Automatic, FREE $25,000 life insurance policy
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Additional voluntary life, AD&D, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan with Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Ongoing training and development

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical requirements are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

For more information, visit www.ditsch.com/en

*Recruiters* We are not accepting resumes/referrals from outside recruiters unless we have signed a contract. We value our relationships with our recruiting partners and all potential candidates. As a recruiter, if you share a resume/referral and we do not have a signed agreement, we still may contact the candidate and reserve the right to not engage your recruiting partnership.

Ditsch USA, is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $17 - $18