Summary:
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and removing any and all foreign residues on production equipment, machines and work areas. Work is performed under supervision and may be evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties.
Reasonable Accommodations:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demands satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure that surfaces are free of soils that could create health hazards
- Proper use of pressurized hoses
- Vigorous scrubbing and brushing of equipment
- Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policy
- Prepare and apply chemicals for sanitation purposes
- Move and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning and sanitization
- Squeegee water
- Report daily activity either verbally or through a daily report if required
- Dump and wash waste food drums
- Cover motors, electrical equipment and screens
- Remove trash
- Must work well as a team and be respectful at all times
- Show up to all scheduled shifts
- Use personal protective equipment at all times
- Must have open availability to work a flexible schedule when production requires including; ability to work entire shift, extended shift hours, weekends, holidays, and required overtime in accordance with Oregon State laws.
- Perform any other job-related duties requested by the lead and/or management
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Fix sanitation tools when needed.
- Help train new Sanitation Technicians when requested by lead, supervisor or manager.
- May operate a forklift if certified
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibility but may provide leadership and guidance to volunteers and/or temporary staff and/or assist with orientation of new members of the department.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred or 1-2 of related industry experience
- Ability to understand the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and Inspection Regulations
- Ability to operate compactor equipment
- Must have reliable transportation
- Have good oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Competencies:
- Team Player
- Initiative
- High Standards
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel; and is occasionally required to climb ladders, reach, balance, crouch and crawl; is frequently required to push, pull, lift and carry anywhere from 20-50 pounds; and to maintain body equilibrium while bending at the waist or at the knees.
EC Techs spend almost all of their time on their feet and moving in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, they may find themselves using ladders to reach high areas. Significant strength is required for many cleaning operations. EC Techs must be able to control high-pressure hoses, lift heavy containers of chemicals and empty trash receptacles around production. Work environment may be wet and can consist of temperature extremes and excessive noise levels. Employees will be required to adhere to general safety and food safety protocols which may include; wearing smocks, hairnets, beard nets, rain gear, rubber boots, if applicable and will be required to consistently practice the washing of hands. Many work independently but they work together to clean different parts of the same facility or help when there are extra duties or help out a colleague when their duties have already been completed.
Working environment may be subject to close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations as it relates to the production manufacturing setting. Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
