CHEESE SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Supervisor’s Title:            Cheese Shift Manager         

Reports to:                           Cheese Shift Manager 

Department:                       Cheese   

Exempt Status:                   Non-Exempt - Hourly  

Work Schedule:                 Shift Work            

The sanitation technician is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment. Also maintains drains, foaming station and extra foaming as needed and stated in long. Help production as needed and requested. 

• Maintain sinks, supplies and sanitation stations. (hands, boots, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining the Environmental Cleaning Program.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the floor drains and hoses.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned equipment, walls, and floors to reduce the possibility of contamination of the product.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Complete environmental cleaning logs.
• Attend required training and take the required quizzes to be proficient in the area.
• Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses.
• Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s.
• Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).

• Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to appropriate manager.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• General machine maintenance knowledge preferred.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required. 
• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

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Physical Requirements:  

• Physical effort is regularly required. 
• May be trained and required to operate a forklift. 
• Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding. 
• Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing. 
• Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs. 

Typical Environmental Conditions: 

• Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise. 
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic). 
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals. 
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock. 
• May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.