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Position Title: Sanitation Technician Department: Sanitation Reports To: Sanitation Manager Job Scope: The Food Safety employee is to be proficient in every aspect of properly adhering to all but not limited to routine cleaning of machine ry, sanitizing in regard s to cross contamination and working closely with QC/QA Department. Perform regular upkeep of the Plant offices & facility. Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors, Works in wet, cold, hot, dusty areas and at heights. Works near operating equipment and loud no ise , such as forklift horns, machinery and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to wear bump cap or hard hat, hearing protection, safety shoes/ boots, and safety glasses at all time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones. • Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping using various chemicals and tools • Work in confined space (Upon successful completion of training) • Complete the Master 's Sanitation schedule of dail y, weekly and monthly tasks • Sort chemicals, mix and fill up Sanitizer tanks • Complete special projects given by Supervisor / Ma nager • Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP' s). • Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation. This may involve flexing your schedule to accommodate plant schedule around shutdowns. • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy. • Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures. • Report all safety violations and safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor immediately • Participate in all safety programs • Have strong work ethic Additional Job Functions • May perform additional duties and functions as assigned by supervisor. • Maintain good standing working relationship with co-workers by being a team player. Qualifications • Must be able to work in wet, cold, hot, dusty areas and at heights. • Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive, professional attitude. • Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely. • Must be able to lift, bend, squat , pull, push, and scrub vertically and horizontally. • Must be able to understand and execute mixing ration instructions. • Must be able to read and understand chemical labels , MSDS sheets, SO P' s and SSOP' s. • Must be able to correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and any and all logs. • Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times. • Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately. Other Qualifications • Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written to communicate with other employees and supervisors. • Must be able to have problem solving sk il ls • Fle xibility to be available to help cover for other emplo yees when called upon short notice and to work mandatory overtime when needed • Must be able to take directio n, work efficiently and safely • Must be able to accept having split days off and must be able to work 5 to 7 days a week when needed. • Once training courses have been completed, must be proficie nt and efficie nt with forklift, boom lift, scissor li ft, floor scrubbers, hand tools, lockout tag out and fall protection. • Must always wear the proper personal protective equipment for the task. Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.