Sanitation Technician - KanPak - Penn Yan, NY

Overview

KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we’ll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Sanitation Technician in our Penn Yan, NY location.

We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Main Functions:

Sanitation is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the facility, surrounding area and equipment.

Schedule:

Wednesday-Saturday | pick your own 10 hr block between 4am-5pm. 

The expected compensation range for this position is: $19.00 / hour

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Comply with KanPak policies & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as state and federal law to ensure food safety and food defense in plant.
• Comply with SOP’s.
• Prepare for state, federal and customer inspections.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment to remove all remnants of product in machines and surrounding area.
• Clean and sanitize walls, shelves, racks conveyor belts, floors and all other equipment and machinery in production rooms.
• Properly handle products, use equipment, keep accurate logs and follow sanitation practices in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Communicate potential issues, concerns, or risks with supervisor to achieve resolution.
• Consistently works with chemicals on a daily basis, must wear proper PPE while handling Chemicals.
• Perform related duties as required. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Qualifications

Employment Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of Experience in the Manufacturing Industry

Work environment: Will be required to spend the majority of time on his or her feet as work typically includes prolonged standing and walking in a fast-paced environment. Typical motions include repetitive hand and arm movements, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, crouching and kneeling. Responsible for moving and lifting an average of 10-20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of greater than 50 pounds. May be exposed to various allergens. Work takes place indoors near hot equipment and requires the safe and proper handling of cleaning equipment and supplies, including chemicals and hand tool. This position requires working at elevated heights and using motorized equipment such as a pallet jack, forklift, or scissors lift (training will be provided).

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Salary : $19