Sanitation Associate

somafina; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

somafina is seeking a sanitation tech to maintain day-to-day sanitation of machine parts, tools, and utensils, and to keep facilities clean to prevent contamination of components and dietary supplements. Responsibilities include restocking PPE gowning rooms, PPE Kanban kits, and PPE shelves, along with waste removal and facility upkeep.

The role also covers exterior site maintenance, weed control, parking lot cleanliness, and ensuring proper disposal of production waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferable; or related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• English proficiency required.
• Must be able to work long hours and adapt to shift changes.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean all machine parts, tools, and utensils as soon as they are placed in the dirty parts WIP area.
• Keep all gowning rooms stocked with PPE, clean, and in order.
• Keep PPE Kanban kits and supply shelves stocked, clean, and in order (report when PPE shelves are low of any item).
• Remove trash from all waste cans and keep them lined with clean bags.
• Maintain walkways and halls in all facility clean and in order.
• Do housekeeping of washrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and closets.
• Assist in production room cleaning.
• Do cleaning of air handling vents.

Skills

Time management

Arithmetic

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Description

The sanitation tech is responsible for the day-to-day sanitation of machine parts, tools, and utensils, and sanitation of all facilities in a condition that protects against contamination of components, dietary supplements, equipment, contact surfaces; they are also responsible for the day to day restocking of the PPE gowning rooms, the PPE Kanban kits, and the PPE supply shelves.

• Clean all machine parts, tools, and utensils as soon as they are placed in the dirty parts WIP area.


• Keep all gowning rooms stocked with PPE, clean, and in order.


• Keep PPE Kanban kits and supply shelves stoked, clean, and in order (report when PPE shelves are low of any item)


• Remove trash from all waste cans and keep them lined with clean bags.


• Maintain walkways and halls in all facility clean and in order.


• Do housekeeping of washroom, lunchrooms, offices, and closets.


• Assist in production room cleaning.


• Do cleaning of air handling vents.


• Maintain outside of facilities:


• Removing litter and waste.


• Cutting weeds or grass, if needed, within the immediate vicinity of the physical plant so that it does not attract pests, harbor pests, or provide pests a place for breeding.


• Maintaining parking lots so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Monitoring the adequacy of draining areas that may contribute to contamination by seepage, filth, or any other extraneous materials, or by providing a breeding place for pests.


• Ensuring the disposal of production waste so that it does not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Wash barrels, if needed, and keep their points of use and storages areas stocked.


• Palettize and wrap all dirty barrels by-40-count for vendor pickup.


• Receive and inspect barrels as they are delivered by vendor.


• Prepare cardboard boxes for compression, and then compress them and wire-bail them when machine is full.

Position Description

The sanitation tech is responsible for the day-to-day sanitation of machine parts, tools, and utensils, and sanitation of all facilities in a condition that protects against contamination of components, dietary supplements, equipment, contact surfaces; they are also responsible for the day to day restocking of the PPE gowning rooms, the PPE Kanban kits, and the PPE supply shelves.

• Clean all machine parts, tools, and utensils as soon as they are placed in the dirty parts WIP area.


• Keep all gowning rooms stocked with PPE, clean, and in order.


• Keep PPE Kanban kits and supply shelves stoked, clean, and in order (report when PPE shelves are low of any item)


• Remove trash from all waste cans and keep them lined with clean bags.


• Maintain walkways and halls in all facility clean and in order.


• Do housekeeping of washroom, lunchrooms, offices, and closets.


• Assist in production room cleaning.


• Do cleaning of air handling vents.


• Maintain outside of facilities:


• Removing litter and waste.


• Cutting weeds or grass, if needed, within the immediate vicinity of the physical plant so that it does not attract pests, harbor pests, or provide pests a place for breeding.


• Maintaining parking lots so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Monitoring the adequacy of draining areas that may contribute to contamination by seepage, filth, or any other extraneous materials, or by providing a breeding place for pests.


• Ensuring the disposal of production waste so that it does not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Wash barrels, if needed, and keep their points of use and storages areas stocked.


• Palettize and wrap all dirty barrels by-40-count for vendor pickup.


• Receive and inspect barrels as they are delivered by vendor.


• Prepare cardboard boxes for compression, and then compress them and wire-bail them when machine is full.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean all machine parts, tools, and utensils as soon as they are placed in the dirty parts WIP area.


• Keep all gowning rooms stocked with PPE, clean, and in order.


• Keep PPE Kanban kits and supply shelves stoked, clean, and in order (report when PPE shelves are low of any item)


• Remove trash from all waste cans and keep them lined with clean bags.


• Maintain walkways and halls in all facility clean and in order.


• Do housekeeping of washroom, lunchrooms, offices, and closets.


• Assist in production room cleaning.


• Do cleaning of air handling vents.


• Maintain outside of facilities:


• Removing litter and waste.


• Cutting weeds or grass, if needed, within the immediate vicinity of the physical plant so that it does not attract pests, harbor pests, or provide pests a place for breeding.


• Maintaining parking lots so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Monitoring the adequacy of draining areas that may contribute to contamination by seepage, filth, or any other extraneous materials, or by providing a breeding place for pests.


• Ensuring the disposal of production waste so that it does not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.


• Wash barrels, if needed, and keep their points of use and storages areas stocked.


• Palettize and wrap all dirty barrels by-40-count for vendor pickup.


• Receive and inspect barrels as they are delivered by vendor.


• Prepare cardboard boxes for compression, and then compress them and wire-bail them when machine is full.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures.


• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies/skill Qualifications

• Managing one's own time.


• Able to do simple arithmetic.


• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.


• Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the team leader or supervisor.


• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.


• Must; working long hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed.


• Follows instructions, responds well to management direction.


• Is consistently at work and on time.


• Commits to scheduled days and hours of work and must be able to deal with sudden changes and work long hours as necessary.


• English proficiency required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; converse and listen; taste or smell.


• Employee must exert up to 60 kgs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and must be able to lift 25 kg. of weight, or more with others help or using lifting devices.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.

Character Requirements

• Friendly


• Approachable


• Proactive


• Honest


• Responsible


• Punctual


• Team worker