Sanitation Technician

Job Scope:

The Sanitation Technician is to be proficient in every aspect of performing the functions of this position. The Sanitation Technician's overall responsibility, and objective, is routine cleaning/sanitizing of machinery/plant.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily outdoors or in the plant near operating equipment where smells and odors may be present. Works in both low and high heights, cold, hot, dusty areas where loose particles may be present. Works near operating equipment and loud noise, such as forklift horns and machinery. Loose and dusty particles may be present. Works at elevated heights and platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe work environment by understanding and following all safety requirements.
• Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color-coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones.
• Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping using various chemicals and tools.
• May perform work in confined spaces adhering to all safety procedures.
• Complete the Master Sanitation schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Utilize chemical awareness training in cleaning.
• Correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and all logs.
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area including outside of area as directed.
• Actively participate in coverage of employee absences.
• Understand the hazards of cross contamination.
• Understand, follow, and comply with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and HACCP in accordance with company policy.
• Cross-train in all applicable areas.
• Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.
• Utilize correct PPE for all job functions.

Additional Job Functions:

• Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers.
• Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship.

• Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift).
• Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable).
• Ability to be organized, flexible, and perform acceptably under pressure.
• Must be able to take directions, work efficiently and safely.
• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods including on a catwalk.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Must be capable of overhead work and manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects.
• Must be able to climb both stairs and ladders up to a high elevation.
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor under constant machine operation and other noise.

Education & Experience Recommendations:

• Sanitation experience at a food processing facility preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.