Sanitation Tech

Daybreak Foods; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods in Wisconsin is hiring a Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize egg processing equipment daily, following a rotating schedule of three days one week and four the next. The position reports to the Processing Supervisor and supports a safe, compliant production environment.

Responsibilities include disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling equipment; handling chemicals and high-pressure cleaners; maintaining GMP practices; keeping documentation up to date; and

Qualifications

• Previous food plant sanitation experience is desirable.
• Egg-specific equipment training 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, manual scrubbing, hoses and small tools.
• Maintain training on equipment, chemicals and MSDS.
• Review sanitation chemicals with supervisor for use, mixing and appropriateness.
• Maintain records and paperwork.
• Follow GMPs.
• Maintain equipment and keep in good repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic math

Sanitation knowledge

Chemical handling

Independence

Education

Food safety training provided

Tools

High pressure cleaning equipment

Simple hand tools

MSDS handling

Job description

Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for dissembling, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling the processing equipment on a daily basis
• Requires working with chemicals, high pressure cleaning equipment, manual scrubbing, use of a hose and simple mechanical tools
• Maintain training on the correct use of equipment, chemicals and their MSDS's
• Review the sanitation chemicals with the supervisor including use, mixing, appropriateness, etc.
• Responsible for record keeping/paperwork
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Maintain equipment and keep in good repair
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 would be provided
• Familiarity with GMP's or equivalent practices is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to learn several associated jobs
• Speak 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 and 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 are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).

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