To assist with duties providing support to quality control supervisor and to production personnel in keeping all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).JOB DUTIES:Adhere to company policy and procedures.Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures.Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.Demonstration of professionalism to all team members, clients, vendors and customers.Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.Responsible for maintaining a clean plant, inside and out.Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures.Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing.Follow a specific sanitizing process.Reassemble machines as necessary.Trash and recycling removal.Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves.Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant’s Master Sanitation Schedule.Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Continuously improve the sanitation process.Sanitation Technicians will cover each other in the absence of a Sanitation Technician or qualified personnel.Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work related areas as requested.Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.Proven interaction and leadership with chemical suppliers.Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Must be able to read and write in English.Proficient with computers and knowledge of word, excel and constructing basic spreadsheets and charts.Able to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:       8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:              Occasional         =       0% - 33%

                                      Frequent             =       34% - 66%

                                      Continuous        =       67% - 100%

                                      N/A                      =       Not Applicable

Standing                                                                                                                                Continuous          

Sitting                                                                                                                                     Occasional           

Walking                                                                                                                                 Frequent                               

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                                                           Frequent                               

Reaching Above Shoulder                                                                                                  Frequent                               

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                                                                           Occasional           

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights                                                                                                           Occasional           

Protected Heights                                                                                                                Frequent                               

Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds                                                                               Occasional           

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

        Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds                                                                                 Occasional           

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment                               Frequent                               

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)                                                                    Occasional           

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery                                         Frequent                               

Hand Movements:

Recording Data                                                                                                                    Continuous          

Operating Office Equipment                                                                                              Frequent                               

Operating Computer                                                                                                           Frequent                               

Simple Grasping (right and left)                                                                                        Frequent                               

Firm Grasping (right and left)                                                                                            Frequent                               

Fine Manipulating (right and left)                                                                                     Occasional           

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls                                                                   Occasional           

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

        Required Information and to Perform Job Duties                                                Yes or No

Color Definition                                                                                                                   Yes or No

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

        and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

        Job Duties                                                                                                                  Yes or No

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas                                                Yes or No

Office                                                                                                                                   Yes                        

Multiple Locations                                                                                                            Yes                        

Plant                                                                                                                                    Yes                        

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area                                                                       Yes                        

Rough Terrain                                                                                                                     Yes                        

Other                                                                                                                                    N/A                        

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High school diploma or GED required.  Post high school education in chemistry, food sciences or related preferred.

Experience:  Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.