SANITATION TECHNICIAN

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for performing all Master Sanitation schedule assignments to ensure that all Production areas and equipment receive appropriate cleaning and sanitizing in compliance with all regulatory, environmental and Food Safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to Master Cleaning Schedule for designated areas.
• Complete Sanitation-related paperwork (e.g., Master Cleaning Schedule forms, work orders, etc.).
• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and understand Company requirements to comply with all directions for safe use as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements as listed on the SDS documents.
• Able to complete both Operational and Pre-Operational Sanitation inspections.
• Able to perform Weekly Preventive Maintenance (PM) cleaning.
• Effectively communicate with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance and Quality departments, focusing on conducting effective and timely sanitation of specific/designated areas within the food processing environment as well as pieces of equipment.
• Operate PIT equipment (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, floor scrubber, etc.) as needed.
• Perform routine Sanitation work, including, but not limited to area assessment, organization, cleaning, sanitizing and auditing.
• Adherence to Company Lock Out/Tag Out and HACCP procedures.
• Complete all paperwork accurately to comply with HACCP, tracebility, FS, and quality requirements.
• Maintain excellent position regarding GMPs.
• Clean and prepare for monthly Fogging, not only in immediate work area, but other areas of the facility as needed.
• Adhere to the Lifeline Foods Code of Team Behavior. In that regard, this position may be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
• Responsible for Food Safety and quality.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• The work environment is manufacturing.
• Frequently exposed to airborne particles (dust) and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to hot/cold and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently works near machinery with moving parts.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School education or equivalent is preferred, or at least 2 years of previous food sanitation experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Fumigation certification preferred; or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with regulatory FDA/USDA (Federal and State) requirements of Food Plant Sanitation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of all types of Sanitation equipment is preferred, along with an understanding of Industrial Sanitation chemicals and cleaning methods (e.g., CIP, COP, other automated systems, etc.).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic math skills required.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
• Technology proficient to include use of computers, tablets, and two-way radio communications.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit; use hands to finger; handle, feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak; hear, taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to safely work at heights over 10, including manlifts, ladders, platforms, equipment tops and scaffolding.
• Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment.
• Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.