Sanitor I

Job Purpose

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

· Perform basic wash area duties, including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.

· Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)

· Perform basic janitorial duties required for the facility (outside grounds, rest rooms, lunch rooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, training rooms, hallways, entry points, and production area)

· Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs

· Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning

· Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks

· Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel

· Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· 1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines

· Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps

· Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety

· Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage

· Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs

· Basic knowledge of blood borne pathogens

· Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines

· Ability to prioritize work

· Ability to problem-solve

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks

· Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment