SANITATION/MAINTENANCE TECH 3RD SHIFT

Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.; Tappan (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. in Tappan, NY is seeking a Sanitation/Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to oversee the sanitation team and ensure smooth handover to Production at start-up. The role requires GMP/HACCP knowledge and basic maintenance skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include equipment sanitation, CIP handling, pest-control support, and minor repairs. Requires high school diploma and at least 1 year related experience; pay range is $23–$24 per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some equipment maintenance/technical ability.
• Some knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOP, Pest Control Programs, USDA & FDA regulations.
• Some computer skills. Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation and maintenance tasks for overnight shift.
• Ensure proper sanitation and timely handover to production for start-up.
• Inspect facility and equipment for compliance with sanitation laws and standards.
• Operate CIP chemicals, lubricate machinery, and support pest control.
• Monitor boiler operation and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanitation/Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift
Caribbean Food Delights (CFD) a privately owned company, located in Tappan, Rockland County, NY, is the leading manufacturer of Jamaican Style Patties: beef, chicken and vegetable. This state-of -the-art facility, is SQF certified. We are looking for a Sanitation and Maintenance Technician to work overnight to assist in overseeing the Sanitation Team and CFD personnel to ensure the timely handover of the facility to Production for daily production start-up activities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Ensure proper equipment sanitation and efficient start-ups and shutdowns, through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment /parts design.
• Monitor and enforce compliance to safety program including lock out/tag out, chemical safety, chemical SDS, continually monitor department adherence to required PPEs.
• Inspect facility and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards; document and report no-conformities to QC/Maintenance.
• Prepare and handle CIP chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure that all areas of the plant are properly sanitized and in good repair.
• Participate actively, in food safety and plant audits and third-party audits.
• Lubricate machinery according to maintenance schedule provided to ensure timely start-up.
• Provide pest control support, working with pest control provider to ensure that corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner.
• Monitor boiler operation and perform minor repairs
• Perform any other related duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some equipment maintenance/technical ability.
Minimum 1year Related Experience.
Some knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOP, Pest Control Programs USDA & FDA regulations.
Some computer skills.
Good communication and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements For Position With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent verbal communication, prolonged standing; ability to operate food production equipment.

Pay range $23 - $24.00 p/h + benefits. EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability or protected veteran status. Please fax resumes to: 845-398-3001 or e-mail to: [e-mail]. No relocation offer, no phone calls.