Supervisor’s Title: Cheese Shift Manager
Reports to: Cheese Shift Manager
Department: Cheese
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly
Work Schedule: Shift Work
The sanitation technician is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment. Also maintains drains, foaming station and extra foaming as needed and stated in long. Help production as needed and requested.
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Maintain sinks, supplies and sanitation stations. (hands, boots, etc.)
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Responsible for maintaining the Environmental Cleaning Program.
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Responsible for the cleanliness of the floor drains and hoses.
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Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned equipment, walls, and floors to reduce the possibility of contamination of the product.
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Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
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Maintain a clean work environment.
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Complete environmental cleaning logs.
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Attend required training and take the required quizzes to be proficient in the area.
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Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses.
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Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s.
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Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws.
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Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
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Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
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Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
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Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to appropriate manager.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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General machine maintenance knowledge preferred.
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Possess a strong work ethic.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude.
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Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Punctual and regular attendance is required.
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English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
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Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
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Physical Requirements:
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Physical effort is regularly required.
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May be trained and required to operate a forklift.
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Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding.
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Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
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Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs.
Typical Environmental Conditions:
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Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
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May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
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May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
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May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
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May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.
