Sanitation Worker

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

Sanitation is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the Processing facility, surrounding area and equipment. Reports to the Production supervisor and receives direction concerning sanitation activities.

• Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. Ensures that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions.
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions.
• Follow best practices for safety, SDS guidelines, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for filling out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
• Regularly complete training in methods of improving sanitation processes
• Makes certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
• Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation.
• Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must always be safety conscious.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision

• Willing and able to work overtime as needed

• Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious

• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred

• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.

• Read and understand chemical labels.

• Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must always be safety conscious.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision

• Willing and able to work overtime as needed

• Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious

• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred

• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.

• Read and understand chemical labels.

• Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.

Position Reports To: Production Supervisor