Sanitation Technician

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

This role supports the needs of production by performing cleaning and related activities necessary to maintain the facility and equipment in the required sanitary conditions. This role is critical in maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the facility necessary for regulatory compliance and GFSI (SQF) certification. Maintenance of such conditions accomplished primarily through adherence to the Master Sanitation Schedule, addressing "at risk" sanitation issues immediately, and communicating issues where there is no immediate solution.

ESSENTIAL/MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adherence to and emulation of Company Core Values: Integrity, Respect and Commitment. Function as a high performing team member with the values that support trust, interdependency and teamwork consistent with our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

• Primary facility sanitarian leading efforts to maintain plant and equipment sanitary conditions.
• "Model the Way" as a Sanitation Team member displaying compliance not only to guidelines such as sanitation and safety but also in how we interact with each other on a professional basis. Must possess a continuous learning attitude, being a technical resource, the team can count on when they have questions regarding cleaning requirements.
• Ownership of MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) and conditions on respective shifts around facility sanitation. Examples of MSS tasks:
• Cleaning floors / drains
• Cleaning building structures (walls, overhead structures)
• Cleaning equipment (both food contact and non-food contact equipment)
• Empty and clean trash receptacles
• Re-supply cleaning, restroom, and GMP related items (hair restraints)
• Order cleaning supplies and equipment as needed
• Lead training of new sanitarians and support production where training is required for proper cleaning.
• Must be a lifelong learner willing to learn and grow with the organization in both technical and non-technical areas.
• Complete appropriate tasks and recordkeeping supporting SQF requirements.
• Aid in the investigation and/or decision-making process to resolve any quality or food safety issues that occur.
• Support Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts within the organization.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others.
• Aid in review, updates, and development of SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) as required.
• Able to work in a team environment but also work independently with limited supervision.
• Compliance to company attendance policy.
• Meets expectations of established performance standards.

ESOP Members Responsibilities: Attend meetings and contribute to company agendas; take part at tradeshows discussing the company's product to new customers; we insist upon quality to ensure our company's future.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Additional duties/responsibilities if deemed necessary will be assigned by your direct supervisor or a member of management staff.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:(1)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (1)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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb; and kneel. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and to see in color.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals (SOPs/SSOPs/OPLs). Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written methods. Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees throughout the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/High School equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates and ratios.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, SOFTWARE

Basic skills in Microsoft Office programs, forklift certification, floor scrubber certification, HACCP, GMP/Food Safety

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL / GENERAL ACTIVITIES:

· Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English

· Mathematical Skills -Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person, over the telephone, or email.

· Vision - Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.

· For plant/production positions, may involve standing for frequent and long periods of time – UP TO 4 HOURS.

· Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time

· Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate production machinery and equipment/maintenance of productivity equipment and/or a computer keyboard and other office equipment

· Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead

· Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting objects with a weight

of up to 50 lbs. in manufacturing facility and up to 20 lbs. within office setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· General office setting AND/OR combination of office and production/manufacturing facility

· General factory and/or warehouse setting

· May include Indoor and outdoor environment

· Must be able to adhere to and work with a safe working culture

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters in a laboratory environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet (non-production areas) to noisy (production areas).