Sanitation Tech I

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

The Meadville, Pennsylvania facility is 135,000 square feet and home to about 290 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. Located along the banks of French Creek in Northwestern Pennsylvania and 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, Meadville is home to more than 13,000 full time residents and 2,000 Allegheny College students. Meadville is an active center for business, industry, education, the arts, recreation, service and tourism. Conneaut Lake, Pymatuning State Park and the Erie National Wildlife Refuge are wonderful places to appreciate the area's natural beauty. 

Purpose:

The Sanitation Tech 1 is an entry-level position. The Sanitation Tech 1 is responsible for performing routine cleaning and sanitation of production and support areas to ensure a safe and hygienic food manufacturing environment. This entry-level role follows established procedures to meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Sanitation Tech 1 plays an important role in maintaining a clean facility through teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and sanitation procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

NOTE: These requirements describe the main duties of the job, but are not considered a detailed description of every duty that may be assigned or required to be performed.

· Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, walls, and tools according to SSOPs.

· Follow daily sanitation schedules and verify tasks with digital or written documentation.

· Handle and store sanitation chemicals safely according to SDS requirements.

· Empty trash, maintain housekeeping, and assist with minor maintenance as assigned.

· Follow all cGMPs, HACCP, and GFSI sanitation standards.

· Report any food safety or safety issues to supervision immediately.

· Support Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) completion and documentation.

· Maintain cleaning tools and report damaged or missing items.

· Adhere to all EHS and PPE requirements.

Qualifications & Competencies:

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· 0–2 years of sanitation or manufacturing experience preferred.

· Ability to read, write, and follow safety and sanitation procedures.

· Attention to detail and willingness to learn and operate all required equipment.

· Ability to work variable hours.

· Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of
the day; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with
weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper
and lower extremities; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.

· Strong work ethic and dependability.

Post Holdings and Post Consumer Brands provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.