Sanitation Tech

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. Jacksonville plant is seeking a dedicated sanitation/prodution support role to maintain cleanliness of all processing equipment, tanks, pipes, and related surfaces.

The employee will operate CIP and cleaning systems according to work instructions and safety guidelines, ensuring GMP compliance and audit readiness. The role includes handling cleaning chemicals safely, performing routine maintenance tasks, and supporting plant safety initiatives while aligning with production

Responsibilities

• Operates CIP systems and maintains cleanliness of kettles, tanks, lines and equipment per SOP.
• Handles cleaning chemicals per MSDS and safe handling procedures.
• Keeps work areas clean, reports unsafe conditions, and participates in safety meetings.

Job description

Operates foaming equipment and high pressure washing systems according to Work Instructions. Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures. Prepares packaging machines, stockpots, and other components, such as Metal Detectors, as necessary for Production needs. Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket and o-ring replacement, pump seals, lubrication of parts and fitting replacement. Obtains Work Instructions from Lead or Supervisor and cleans/CIP's kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls, and other areas and types of equipment as assigned.

1. 20. Utilizes computerized "Clean in Place" (C.I.P.) Systems by making necessary connections and operating computerized controllers, ensuring the quality of clean of systems CIP's.
2. 21. System supporting quality of clean via proper flow rate, chemical concentration, cycle time, and temperature.
3. 22. Dismantles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and cleans per Work Instruction and re-assembles.
4. 23. Operates foaming equipment and high pressure washing systems according to Work Instruction.
5. 24. Dismantles and re-assembles food processing systems per Standard Operating Procedures.
6. 25. Handles cleaning chemicals, according to MSDS and Safe Handling Procedures.
7. 26. Utilizes push broom to sweep floors and remove standing water.
8. 27. Cleans debris from floor areas and disposes of properly.
9. 28. Re-assembles equipment, piping, pumps, connections, and systems according to Production Schedule needs.
10. 29. Prepares tanks, hoppers, kettles, and other components necessary for Processing or Production needs.
11. 30. Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket replacement, pump seals, lubrication of parts, and fitting replacement.
12. 31. Cleans assigned areas by collecting trash, including boxes, plastic, packets, damaged materials, damaged skids, bag ties, and other items and disposes of properly. Includes cleaning other areas as assigned.
13. 32. Replaces chemical drums safely when necessary.
14. 33. Safely moves pallets or other equipment with the use of material handling equipment.
15. 34. Attends Department and Plant meetings.
16. 35. Operates all equipment in a safe manner following GMP and Plant Safety guidelines, keeping work area audit ready.
17. 36. Cross trains in other Sanitation Department areas.
18. 37. 38. Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
19. 39. Participates in meetings.
20. 40. Trains others.
21. 41. Fills in for other positions as necessary.
22. 42. Perform Master Sanitation Duties on a regular and/or as needed basis.
23. 43. Supports the Jacksonville plant FSQ and QRMP initiatives on any and all procedures/programs pertaining to product safety.
24. 44. Additional responsibilities of this position include assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures.

Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor. Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position