Sanitation Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

o Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success

o Report to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance

o Observe standards for breaks, and lunches based on posted time-clock policy

o Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect

o Provide and accept constructive feedback

o Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products

o Observe all expectations for quality, and safety

o Assist production with breaks and lunches as needed.

o Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales

o Knowledge of SQF, GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements

o Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA

o Perform related duties as assigned by sanitation lead or other leadership

o Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

o Ensures optimal staffing for the shifts, track attendance, and implement sanitation schedule.

o Maintains proper inventory levels of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

o Reports any/all food safety issues for immediate corrective actions.

o Maintains a positive working relationship with all departments within the manufacturing facility.

o Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing

o Ensures that working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination

o Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department specific cleaning form,

o Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards etc) and takes to be cleaned and sanitized - reassembles once cleaned

o Ensures internal drains are clean and working

o Maintains plant cleanliness ( i.e., Empties scrap bins into compactor - cleans empty bins - cleans compactor area)

o Clean out of Place (COP) room - washes all bins, trays, machine parts - ensures that they are sanitized - air dry larger machine parts;

o Cleans other plant areas per master sanitation schedule;

o Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and fork lift to access or move equipment;

o Depositing and baling cardboard in appropriate baler for recycling.

o Depositing garbage in appropriate receptacles.

o Cleaning restrooms and breakroom.

o Safely working with a variety of chemicals.

o Notifying management of equipment that is not working properly.

o Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery;

o Performing other duties as assigned by sanitation lead or other management.

o Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste

o Rework all product as needed, do not waste product

o Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions

o Clean up line continuously throughout shift

o Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.

· Meet or Exceed the Food Safety and Quality Standards of the Company

o We recognize that supplying 100% quality products from aspect, taste, nutrition, microbiology and overall safety is a fundamental aspect of the satisfaction of our customers and consumers.

o As a team member of the U.S. Waffle team, you have the responsibility to address any known food safety or quality issue.

o Report any and all food safety or food quality issues to QA and Shift Supervision.

o Implement actions needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues

o Meet or exceed expectations of strict adherence to Quality Standards

o Coordinate with QA to ensure company quality SOP’s are adhered to.

o Demonstrate behaviors of a quality conscious culture.

o Ensure training is completed for your role and the roles of all team members in relationships to process and quality.

o Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction

o Develop a culture of quality within the scope of their role.

o Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are met at all times

o Ensure production floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY

o Follow all safety and OSHA policies and report any issues or violations immediately to a supervisor.

o Safety is first within our organization. Quality is the second most important aspect of your role.

o Prevent cross-contamination by following all policies and procedures

Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.

· Bi-lingual preferred but not required

· Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products

· Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time

· Decision-making – Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the management team

· Attention to Detail – Makes sure correct materials are being used in your process area; confirm that product is being packed according to customer requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Must be willing to work weekends when needed

· Basic mathematical skills

*This position is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and are responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements

· Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) requirements

· Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor

· Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service

· Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting and climbing

· Position will require working in very hot and cold conditions

· Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if product burns

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Sanitation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14