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

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Indiana seeks a Plant Sanitation Technician to support our production facility. This role operates, cleans, and maintains automated equipment while upholding strict cleanliness and safety standards.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety compliance, handling chemicals, PPE, and sanitation tools; prior food-manufacturing sanitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities are required.
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow sanitation procedures and safety protocols.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and checklists.

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 PPE compliance for extended periods.
• Understand sanitation chemicals and their proper use plantwide.
• Sanitize equipment and utensils using appropriate methods.
• Perform and document sanitation duties per Master Sanitation checklists.
• Coordinate with Supervisors to prioritize projects and track progress.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance on cleaning procedures.
• Operate power scrubbers and material handling equipment as needed.
• Assist with recycling and waste management.
• Respond to cleanup requests and support general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Self-directed

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

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

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 for extended periods of time.
• 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 needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The success of this position relies highly on a close working relationship with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Production Staff.
• Self-directed
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Time management assertiveness to adjust to specific duties.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to stand for 8 - 12 hours per day 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 for an 8-hour period.
• Ability to operate floor and parts cleaning equipment.
• Willingness to work at heights of up to 30 feet in the air.
• Ability to operate forklift, electric pallet jack, and scissor lift.
• Ability to work with industrial cleaning chemicals for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to perform custodial duties when assigned.
• Ability to sweep and mop large areas by hand.
• Able to wear PPE attire when handling chemicals.
• Withstand getting wet from washing machinery for extended periods of time.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing setting is not necessary but preferred. Prior experience in kitchen, manufacturing, or medical environment sanitation strongly 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.