2nd Shift Sanitation Technician

Summary/Objective 
The Sanitation Technician position performs all tasks in the cleaning of equipment in a food manufacturing plant.  This includes the use of corrosive chemicals daily to clean assigned production equipment, machines, floors, drain lines and the entire production area. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure sanitation of the production plant is as efficient and safe as possible.       

Essential Functions 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Properly store and protect all equipment that cannot get wet 
• Responsible for disassembly of the tear down parts for any Clean in Place (CIP) connections for filler (s) and maintain equipment 
• Responsible for cleaning fillers either by manual cleaning or usage of C.O.P. troughs at the correct temperature/time/ and chemical concentration 
• Clean/rinse/ and sanitize filler (s) before re-assembly for production 
• Check the daily production schedule 
• Sign off on CCP checks and cleanliness checks daily   
• Responsible for completing Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned 
• Clean floor, overhead piping, ceiling, below machines, drains, hand sanitizer station, walls, and light diffusers 
• Complete self-audit of all equipment and environment daily   
• Check for any visible damage to equipment daily and report damage to supervisor & maintenance 
• Properly store all cleaning supplies at the end of the shift • Participates in Continuous Improvement Process 
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) 
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations 
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance 
• Other duties as assigned

Dry Cleaning Duties 
• Responsible for cleaning all packaging machines 
• Cleaning method is by minimal to no water usage on equipment 
• Clean yellow bins, the floor, overhead piping, ceiling, below machines, drains, hand sanitizer station, walls, and light diffusers daily 
• Fill chemical totes for next day’s usage, maintain the chemical room and assure it is locked daily.

Competencies 
Job Knowledge 
Quality of Work 
Job Safety   
Cost Control   
Teamwork & Leadership 
Inclusion & Communication

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility. 

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing/plant environment with the following conditions: 

• Exposure to hot climate frequently 
• Exposure to chemicals frequently 
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously 
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously 

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. 

• Stand – continuously 
• Stoop/Bend – frequently 
• Squat – occasionally 
• Crawl – occasionally 
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally 
• Reach – chest level, above or below – occasionally 
• Push – 100 lbs. occasionally 
• Pull – 100 lbs. occasionally 
• Lift/carry – up to 80 lbs. occasionally 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department.  Overtime and weekend work is required at times.  Vacation coverage is required.   

Travel
No travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience

1. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. 

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED; 
2. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment; 
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills; 
4. Basic mechanical aptitude. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 
None 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Eligible to work in USA. 

Food Safety and Product Quality 
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.   

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

Other Duties
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.