Freeze Dry Sanitation

Thrive Foods; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry is seeking a Sanitation Team Member for the American Fork, Utah facility. You will sanitize production rooms, equipment, trays, trolleys, and dryers in a food manufacturing environment while following SOPs and QA/PCQI guidelines.

Night shifts run Sunday through Tuesday and every other Saturday, 6pm–6am, with safety and attendance emphasized. You will work under the Sanitation Manager, ensuring adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, and participate in cleaning tests and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Minimum 3 months' experience in related field (quality inspection or manufacturing)
• Able to perform basic math
• Effective written and oral communication
• Able to meet physical and mental demands of the role

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production rooms, equipment, trays, trolleys, and dryers
• Follow SOPs and work instructions
• Pass cleaning tests and meet all cleaning requirements
• Handle chemicals safely and dilute as required
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to safety rules

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Freeze Dry Sanitation

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor AMERICAN FORK, UT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3360

Job Title:Sanitation Team Member

Department:Operations

Reports to:Sanitation Manager

Location: American Fork, Utah

Night Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Every Other Saturday 6pm-6am

Job Summary:The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of production rooms, equipment, trays, trolleys, and dryers in a food manufacturing environment. This includes adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meeting the stringent cleaning requirements set forth by the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments, as well as third-party inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

• Clean and sanitize production rooms, equipment, trays, trolleys, and dryers.
• Follow standard work instructions.
• Follow specific SOPs to complete room and equipment cleaning.
• Pass cleaning tests and fulfill all cleaning requirements mandated by the Quality Assurance Department, Sanitation Department, and third-party inspections.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with chemicals used for cleaning food equipment, ensuring proper usage and adherence to instructions.
• Mix and dilute chemicals accurately to the intended mixing ratio, using a titration kit to test chemical strength.
• Work in accordance with SQF (Safe Quality Food), PCQI, or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) rules and regulations.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Comply with the Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHS&S) policies and applicable regulatory and company EHS&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EHS&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EHS&S practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry food safety, quality, & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
• Adheres to and ensures GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Adheres to and ensures Thrives food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-month experience in a related field, quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and departments, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform physical and mental work requirements of position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.
• 50% or more sitting, 50% or more standing and walking.
• The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment.
• Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees.
• The ability to lift to 50 lbs. is required.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Thrive Freeze Dry. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.