Food Safety Sanitation Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Topeka, KS is hiring for a sanitation-focused role to support food safety and sanitation initiatives at our facility.

The position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures, and involves a physically demanding schedule with standing and climbing as part of daily tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and typically 1 year of sanitation experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience preferred in sanitation or related field.
• Prior sanitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to stand/walk 70% of the time and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders up to 10 ft.
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Must follow GMP and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and GMPs.
• Maintain sanitation levels in production and packaging areas.
• Operate equipment in production and packaging areas.
• Clean and sanitize food production areas using approved tools and chemicals.
• Record sanitation tasks in Master Cleaning and Sanitation Schedules.
• Work as part of a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and stand 70% of the time.
• Report to work on time for the full scheduled shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety rules

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Topeka, KS is hiring for a sanitation-focused role to support food safety and sanitation initiatives at our facility.

The position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures, and involves a physically demanding schedule with standing and climbing as part of daily tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and typically 1 year of sanitation experience.