Job Description:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the Food Safety and Sanitation needs of the entire Cloverdale facility. Position requires self-motivation, the ability to perform with little or no direction while following established SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and all Safety related Rules, Regulations, and Company Policies. Sanitation employees may work in adverse environments such as: dusty areas, cold, heat, extremely filthy areas, confined spaces as well as many others. Sanitation employees must be able to follow the direction of the Sanitation Line Lead, Sanitation Foreman, and the Sanitation Supervisor.

Requirements

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for plant sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitation for multiple production lines and non-production areas per the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to Lock Out/Tag Out requirements.
• Responsible for documenting sanitation activities, as required.
• Participate in safety, plant, and department meetings.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
• May be required to drive forklift and scissor lift as necessary.
• Operate Bio-Mist and exchange gas/propane cylinders.
• Operate gas powered cleaning equipment- power washer, blowers, floor scrubber(s) and other equipment as necessary.
• Learn and follow safety procedures for all equipment and report all incidents regardless of size.
• Use vacuums, brushes, mops, and all cleaning equipment per color coding in the facility.
• Use of chemicals, understanding of MSDS is a must.
• Every employee at the Cloverdale Food Company has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

Key Critical Competencies:

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity & Trust
• Self-Development
• Conflict Management
• Functional/Technical skills
• Peer Relationships
• Action Oriented

Key Technical Knowledge and Functional Skills:

• Effective oral & written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting

Physical Requirements:

• Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.
• Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary.