Food Processing Utility & Sanitation Technician

American Sugar Refining; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Nashville, TN is seeking a sanitation and production support role to help maintain a clean, safe plant, assist with packaging and production activities, and follow GMP and food safety procedures.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, willingness to work varied shifts including weekends, and to operate a forklift once certified. Starting pay rate is $20/hour, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in Industrial Food Processing desired.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning activities and complete all required documentation.
• Comply with all GMP, food safety, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform product packaging operations in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
• Operate a forklift, once certified, and complete production-related documentation, including tote production controls and the magnet cleaning procedure, as well as occasional deliveries and shipments.
• Support bagging room operations during Operator break periods and respond to metal detector alerts by verifying the rejected bag is removed from the line prior to restart.
• Perform starch dumping activities using the correct starch and ensure bag fragments or knives do not enter the hopper.
• Operate the chemical station and perform chemical concentration and bleach mixing in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage waste in accordance with approved trash disposal methods and site requirements.
• Follow the GMP color-coding system as follows: blue for food-contact tools; green for trash, general cleaning, sifter tailings waste, and sweepings; black for bathrooms and exterior areas; and orange for glass clean-up (with tools discarded after use).
• Serve as a backup to the Operator and Material Handler, as needed, to support production continuity.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cleaning

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

American Sugar Refining in Nashville, TN is seeking a sanitation and production support role to help maintain a clean, safe plant, assist with packaging and production activities, and follow GMP and food safety procedures.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, willingness to work varied shifts including weekends, and to operate a forklift once certified. Starting pay rate is $20/hour, with overtime as needed.