What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician position at Hearthside Food Solutions?
GENERAL SUMMARY
Follows standard operating procedures to perform cleaning on production equipment to ensure safety and hygiene. May record information to reflect sanitation activities and issues. Advises / updates supervisor / manager of progress and or other non-routine issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follows established procedures in the cleaning and sanitation of idle production equipment.
- Wet washes rooms and production lines.
- Completes required reporting to reflect activity.
- Advises supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be capable of being productive on across all shifts including weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, stoop or crouch. In addition, some facilities are multi-level and may require ascending or descending stairs.
The employee may occasionally move up to 50-75 pounds with a hoist, pallet-jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Employee will be trained and certified to use a scissor lift to perform cleaning tasks at heights of up to 20 feet above the plant floor.
Employee will be provided appropriate fall protection according to HFS safety guidelines.
Employee will be trained and certified to perform Lock Out / Tag Out protocols on production equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention detail are critical skills for this position.
Able to communicate and take direction from the Sanitation Group Lead and / or the Sanitation Supervisor.
ENVIRONMENT
Multi-shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet / humid and vary in temperature from refrigerated environment, ambient or warm in summer months depending on facility. Perform work in areas which have strong food smells.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 25 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
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