Sanitation tech

Alphia; Ogden (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in the United States is seeking a sanitation associate to support housekeeping, pest control, wet cleaning and sanitation of equipment in the plant, adhering to strict Food Safety and Quality requirements. You will maintain sanitizer stations, handle cleaning chemicals, follow SSOPs and safety protocols, and contribute to a clean, compliant production environment.

Experience in manufacturing sanitation is preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sanitation in manufacturing is preferred; not required.
• Ability to follow SSOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitizer stations for hands and footwear.
• Stock shoe covers, hair nets, beard nets and ear plugs throughout the plant.
• Safely handle and dispense cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and sanitize floors and stairs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, forklifts and tanks.
• Operate the floor scrubber.
• Learn and report signs of insects or rodents.
• Follow work instructions and SSOPs.
• Perform environmental sampling (Environmental Residue Swabbing) and recording in QA Manager System.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Sanitation associates are responsible for housekeeping, pest control, wet cleaning and sanitation of equipment in the plant adhering to strict Food Safety and Quality requirements.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Sanitation in Manufacturing environments preferred; not required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multi-task; not easily distracted by interruptions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain sanitizer stations for hands and footwear
• Stock shoe covers, hair nets, beard nets and ear plugs throughout the plant
• Safely handle and dispense cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and sanitize floors and stairs
• Clean and sanitize equipment, forklifts and tanks
• Operate the floor scrubber
• Learn and report signs of insects or rodents
• Perform overhead cleaning of piping and equipment
• May drive forklift or use pallet jack to moved pallets
• May lock out and tag out equipment
• Follow work instructions and SSOPs
• General housekeeping duties, such as emptying the trash, mopping, etc.
• Perform environmental sampling (Environmental Residue Swabbing) and recording in QA Manager System
• Various other duties as assigned by Sanitation Supervisor.

Food Safety:

• Follow company cGMP program
• Report any food safety issues to the FS/QA Manager or other Company Official
• Perform company Sanitation Procedures

Food Quality:

Report Quality issues to FS/QA Manager or other company official

Occupational Safety:

Follow company safety protocols and procedures Report any identified safety risks to safety committee member or management.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.