Sanitation Technician

Department Sanitation

Reports to Sanitation Manager/ Sanitation Lead

General Summary: Assist the Sanitation Leads or Sanitation Manager in all aspects of the Sanitation Department.

Essential functions of the job: Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Key responsibilities of a sanitation assistant:

Cleaning and sanitation:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in designated areas.
• Empty trash bins and disposal of waste appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors.
• Wipe down countertops, tables, and other surfaces.
• Dusting and cleaning windows as needed
• Cleaning various items (including equipment, utensils, and barrels)
• Collecting/empty trash/cardboard/ into proper recycling receptacles

Equipment handling:

• Operate cleaning equipment like mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, and floor scrubbers
• Properly store and maintain cleaning tools and supplies

Chemical handling:

• Follow proper procedures for mixing and applying cleaning chemicals
• Monitor chemical levels and report any issues

Waste management:

• Sort and dispose of waste according to recycling guidelines
• Collect and transport waste to designated disposal areas

Safety compliance:

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (safety Shoe, Safety glass...)
• Report any safety hazards or maintenance issues promptly
• Adherent to all sanitation and safety regulations

Collaboration:

• Work effectively with other sanitation staff to maintain cleanliness standards
• Assist with special cleaning projects as needed
• Sanitation assistants must also work independently, being individually accountable for completing duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead
• When the workload in the assigned area is light or completed, I must actively seek to assist others in their assigned areas
• Rotates to other Sanitation Department positions as needed

Required skills and qualifications:

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high cleaning standards
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and their proper usage
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Must adhere to the plant's HACCP plan
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Schedule will could be adjusted to accommodate production needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participates in Continuous Improvements projects and processes

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential job functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequent lifting and required occasionally lift and push up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, allergens and/or loud noises

OTHER

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

Joseph's Bakery reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Training Requirement

Quality Policy/Food Safety/GMP Policy/Safety Training/Food Defense/Fire Evacuation /HACCP Training General

Chemical Training/Sexual Harassment and Workplace Respect