Plant Sanitation Technician - 1st shift (5:45am-2:15pm)

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. is seeking a Plant Sanitation Technician to uphold sanitary GMP standards across the production floor. You will operate and clean automated machinery, maintaining overall cleanliness in production areas to support food safety.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams, adhere to PPE protocols, and participate in sanitation procedures and project priorities plantwide.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for 8–12 hour shifts with breaks.
• Speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety standards.
• Use PPE properly when handling chemicals.
• Sanitize equipment and utensils with water pressure and chemicals.
• Perform sanitation duties as per Master Sanitation checklists.
• Coordinate with Sanitation Supervisors on priorities and progress.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance.
• Operate Power Scrubbers and PIT equipment.
• Assist with recycling and general waste management.
• Respond to cleanup requests via radio communications.

Skills

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Motivated self-starter

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

The Plant Sanitation Technician is essential to the manufacturing process. Through training and development, they operate, clean, and maintain automated production machinery and are responsible for the overall cleanliness of production areas.

Brief Description

UNDERSTANDING

The Plant Sanitation Technician is essential to the manufacturing process. Through training and development, they operate, clean, and maintain automated production machinery and are responsible for the overall cleanliness of production areas.

SCOPE

The Plant Sanitation Technician supports production teams by creating and maintaining a sanitary GMP manufacturing environment. This team member works with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure food safety and sanitation practices are at the highest standards plantwide. Plant Sanitation Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment throughout the plant to comply with company and regulatory requirements.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a Way

Responsibilities

• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the manufacturing environment.
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Maintain strict compliance in PPE use when handling
• Understand the use and proper titrations of approved chemicals for the sanitation process and distribution plantwide.
• Sanitize equipment and utensils using water pressure hose and chemicals.
• Perform and document Sanitation duties as outlined by Master Sanitation checklists.
• Interact with Sanitation Supervisors and Leads to prioritize specific projects and evaluate the progress of work.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance departments on cleaning procedures and projects.
• Operate Power Scrubbers and PIT equipment (Pallet Jack, Fork Truck, Scissor Lifts, etc.)
• Assist with recycling disposal program and general waste management.
• Safely operate tray washing machine.
• Respond to radio calls for cleanup assistance as
• Other job-related duties as

Requirements

• The success of this position relies highly on a close working relationship with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Production Staff.
• Motivated self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal skills - team player
• Time management assertiveness to adjust to specific duties.
• Basic computer skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of an 8 to12 hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, push, pull, and twist frequently as needed.
• Ability to walk long distances and walk-up flights of stairs.
• Able to wear PPE attire when handling chemicals.
• Withstand getting wet from washing machinery.
• As this is an entry level position, prior experience in food manufacturing setting is not necessary but preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Regular and timely attendance

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.