Req-58406 Sanitation Tech - 1st Shift (Fri-Mon) (Open)

LOCATION: Jeffersonville, Indiana

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $20.45

SHIFT: 1st | Friday-Monday (8-12-12-8)

HOURS: Generally, starts as early as  6:30AM - 2:45PM with overtime on an as needed basis based on business needs. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements. 

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner. 
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
• Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment. 
• Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.
• Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.  
• Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned.  Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations. 
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• Removes product debris to trash. 
• Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained.
• Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Collects recyclables and load into proper trailers.
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.
• May input chemical concentrates in to excel.
• May Create/Update Standard Operating Procedures.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Seldom                Standing: Continuously            Walking: Continuously        

Driving: Seldom                Using hands: Continuously        Climbing: Frequently    

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently        Talking, Hearing: Frequently        Tasting, Smelling: Occasionally        

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously        Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously        Up to 60 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 100 lbs.: Frequently            More than 100 lbs.: Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and hearing protection is required in the plant.
• While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat or cold.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45.