Cake Line Sanitation Technician

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc. is seeking a sanitation teammate in Vermont to execute the Master Sanitation Schedule, clean equipment and facilities, and document daily sanitation tasks.

You will assist with CIP validations, ensure proper labeling, follow GMP and SSOP, work in a team, and maintain safe, compliant operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sanitation experience preferred.
• 2–4 years sanitation or related experience required; certifications may be needed.
• Certification/license may be required during course of employment; verify regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning per Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and maintain sanitary areas and equipment.
• Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and equipment ledges.
• Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting, and SSOP reviews.
• Complete and review daily/weekly area cleanliness reports and logs.
• Ensure all chemical containers are labeled legibly.
• Inspect PPE and replace damaged equipment.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Adhere to GMP and all corporate food safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Plant operations

Operate production equipment

Teamwork

Multi-task

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Problem solving

Self-supervision

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 years sanitation or related experience

Certification and/or License – may be required

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas and equipment sanitary and clean
• Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, equipment ledges, etc.
• Assist with clean-in-place (CIP) validations, inventory counting, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) review and development
• Complete, maintain, and review daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports
• Complete work orders and logs accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them
• Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE) used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as require

Requirements

• Team player
• Growth and Development Mindset

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of sanitation or related experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of plant operations
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to multi-task
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under limited supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak Englis

Pay Range

$24.57

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans