Sanitation Tech

Daybreak Foods; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods is seeking a Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize egg processing equipment on a daily basis following the production shift. The role supports continuous sanitation and food safety in a fast-paced facility.

The position requires disassembly and reassembly of equipment, use of cleaning chemicals and high-pressure equipment, GMP compliance, accurate record-keeping, and continuous training on safe chemical handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in food plant sanitation is desirable.
• Training for egg-specific equipment will be provided.
• Familiarity with GMPs or equivalent practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble processing equipment daily.
• Work with chemicals, high-pressure cleaning equipment, hoses and simple tools.
• Maintain training on correct use of equipment, chemicals and their MSDSs.
• Review sanitation chemicals with supervisor including use and mixing.
• Keep records and paperwork.
• Follow GMPs.
• Maintain equipment in good repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Strong written and verbal comunicación

Basic math

GMPs knowledge

Education

Food plant sanitation experience

Egg-specific equipment training provided

Familiarity with GMPs or equivalent

Tools

High-pressure cleaning equipment

Hoses

Simple mechanical tools

Job description

Sanitation Technician

The Sanitation Technician will report to the Processing Supervisor. Salary: $17.33 / HR.

Summary

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the egg processing equipment on a daily basis following the processing shift. The schedule will be working three days one week and four days the following week contiguously, continuing with this rotation. The Sanitation Technician will report to the Processing Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble processing equipment daily.
• Work with chemicals, high-pressure cleaning equipment, manual scrubbing, hoses and simple mechanical tools.
• Maintain training on correct use of equipment, chemicals and their MSDSs.
• Review sanitation chemicals with the supervisor including use, mixing and appropriateness.
• Keep accurate record-keeping and paperwork.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain equipment in good repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education and/or Experience

• Previous food plant sanitation experience is highly desirable.
• Training for egg-specific equipment will be provided.
• Familiarity with GMPs or equivalent practices is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn several associated jobs.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation methods, chemical handling and use.
• Knowledge of process control systems and food safety principles.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).

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