Sanitation Operator

General Description

The responsibilities of the Sanitation Operator will include:

• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles machine parts, equipment, and other areas.
• Works with QA department on Pre-Op inspections.
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production.
• Removes waste and Debris
• Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master sanitation program
• Assists with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment.
• Follows all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SSOPs.  
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees.
• Manually lifts and transports unfinished product during production process.
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40° F) and follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately completes paperwork related to sanitation activities.
• Required to work a 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule.
• Follows established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-year manufacturing experience preferred
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred 

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required