3rd Shift Sanitation Technician Level 1

Title: Sanitation Technician 1 

Classification: Hourly  

Department: Quality 

Direct Reports: No

Supervisor: Sanitation Supervisor 

Position Type: F/T 

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / 401(k) 

 

Position Summary: 

The Sanitation Technician 1 must comply with all plant GMP, SQF Quality and Safety, Food Safety and Bio-Security procedures. The Sanitation Tech 1 is a training and evaluation level position. This job classification will reflect the training and onboard of Sanitation Technicians to ensure they are proficient in the procedures and skills needed to conduct and maintain the sanitation expectations. At the end of the training period and once proficiencies are confirmed, the member will be moved to the Sanitation Technician 2 position. During the training period, the member must have excellent attendance. 

 

Shift and Wage: Monday - Friday 10:55pm – 7:00am Payrate: $16.50; Shift differential $2.00
*Occasional Mandatory OT including weekends

 
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

Learn and establish proficiency in sanitation operating procedures  

Learn and establish proficiency in proper use of chemicals during sanitation activities  

Learn and establish proficiency in the 7 steps of sanitation  

Learn and establish proficiency in the process of foaming and how it should be done  

Learn and establish proficiency on how to sanitize  

Learn and establish proficiency on how to run both washers in sanitation room  

Learn and establish proficiency on how to clean drains  

Learn and establish proficiency on how to foam and scrub floors  

Learn and establish proficiency in to titrate chemicals  

Learn and establish proficiency in how to clean all parts for all areas and lines  

Learn and establish proficiency on how to do self-checks on own equipment to ensure cleaning was effective  

Learn and establish proficiency in filling out all paperwork and finish checklists at the end of night  

Learn plant floor and operations  

Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.  

 
Requirements: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals  

Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail is a must, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments  

Ability to work independently with little supervision  

Ability to work flexible hours  

Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment  

Willingness to grow with the organization  

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems  

Represent the company’s core values  

 Maintain attendance  

 
Commitment to Food Safety: 

Biery Cheese will continuously train our team members in food safety, food quality and maintaining regulatory requirements. Biery Cheese team members will be encouraged to improve their work process to produce/ packaged at the highest quality under the guides of food safety and quality. 

 

Our team members are to conduct themselves appropriately while at Biery Cheese and manage the production area in a safe manner to avoid injury to themselves or co-workers.  

 
Work Environment: 

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions working around moving machines in production facilities, protective clothing or gear such as goggles, gloves and shoes may be required. May be able to work in a cold environment. 

 
Physical Demands: 

Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. 

Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. 

Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions. 

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. 

Ability to use distant and peripheral vision, identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus. 

May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.  

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.