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Biery Cheese Co. in Louisville, OH is seeking a Sanitation Technician 1 for a training and evaluation phase in a quality-focused production environment. The role progresses to Sanitation Technician 2 after proficiency is demonstrated, with emphasis on GMP, SQF, and food safety compliance.
The position runs Monday–Friday, 10:55pm–7:00am at a pay rate of $16.50 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. Occasional mandatory overtime including weekends is possible.
Location: Louisville, OH
Job Id:200
# of Openings:1
Classification: Hourly
Department: Quality
Direct Reports: No
Position Type: F/T
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / 401(k)
Position Summary:
The Sanitation Technician 1 must comply with all plant GMP, SQF Quality and Safety, Food Safety and Bio-Security procedures. The Sanitation Tech 1 is a training and evaluation level position. This job classification will reflect the training and onboard of Sanitation Technicians to ensure they are proficient in the procedures and skills needed to conduct and maintain the sanitation expectations. At the end of the training period and once proficiencies are confirmed, the member will be moved to the Sanitation Technician 2 position. During the training period, the member must have excellent attendance.
Shift and Wage: Monday - Friday 10:55pm – 7:00am Payrate: $16.50; Shift differential $2.00
*Occasional Mandatory OT including weekends
Learn and establish proficiency in sanitation operating procedures
Learn and establish proficiency in proper use of chemicals during sanitation activities
Learn and establish proficiency in the 7 steps of sanitation
Learn and establish proficiency in the process of foaming and how it should be done
Learn and establish proficiency on how to sanitize
Learn and establish proficiency on how to run both washers in sanitation room
Learn and establish proficiency on how to clean drains
Learn and establish proficiency on how to foam and scrub floors
Learn and establish proficiency in to titrate chemicals
Learn and establish proficiency in how to clean all parts for all areas and lines
Learn and establish proficiency on how to do self-checks on own equipment to ensure cleaning was effective
Learn and establish proficiency in filling out all paperwork and finish checklists at the end of night
Learn plant floor and operations
Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.
Requirements:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail is a must, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment
Willingness to grow with the organization
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems
Represent the company’s core values
Commitment to Food Safety:
Biery Cheese will continuously train our team members in food safety, food quality and maintaining regulatory requirements. Biery Cheese team members will be encouraged to improve their work process to produce/ packaged at the highest quality under the guides of food safety and quality.
Our team members are to conduct themselves appropriately while at Biery Cheese and manage the production area in a safe manner to avoid injury to themselves or co-workers.
The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions working around moving machines in production facilities, protective clothing or gear such as goggles, gloves and shoes may be required. May be able to work in a cold environment.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to use distant and peripheral vision, identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.