- Responsible for daily clean-up of all production areas and equipment; clean and sterilize machinery, utensils, and other equipment used to process or store raw materials and products
- Work with several cleaning chemicals and tools in a safe knowledgeable manner
- Disassemble, clean, run and reassemble all equipment, pipes, conveyors, etc. in the processing and packaging areas
- Clean floors, walls, racks, etc. throughout the facility
- Responsible for assuring plant is acceptable and cleaned prior to pre-operation inspection by Thermo Pac and USDA personnel
- Follow SSOP's, GMP's, HACCP, SQF, allergen control, and food safety requirements
- Use high pressure hoses, foamers, scrubbers, and other sanitation equipment
- Complete required documentation
- Follow all safety requirements, including PPE, chemical handling, machine guarding, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous sanitation or food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of GMPs and food safety practices preferred.
- Ability to follow written cleaning procedures and chemical instructions.
- Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in wet, hot, cold, and physically demanding environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Must be willing to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Push, pull, and move sanitation equipment, hoses, containers, and supplies.
- Safely climb stairs, steps, and approved ladders as required.
- Perform repetitive hand, arm, and upper-body movements while cleaning and scrubbing.
- Work around and underneath production equipment during cleaning and sanitation.
- Ability to handle and maneuver high-pressure water hoses and sanitation equipment.
- Work around in a hot and humid environment with cleaning chemicals, strong odors, and while wearing required PPE.
- Work is completed in a facility where nuts, fruits, and other allergens are present
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
