Sanitation Tech-Second Shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,779 - 24,245; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada is hiring a Sanitation Tech to clean and sanitize production areas and equipment in a safe, efficient manner. You will follow SSOPs, operate CIP/COP systems, and support nightly cleaning and sanitation records to ensure food safety and quality.

Requirements include basic reading/writing skills, ability to understand instructions, and the desire to participate in safety training. Experience in sanitation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all personal and food safety precautions and GMPs.
• Prepare and mix chemicals according to SSOP directions.
• Operate CIP and COP cleaning equipment.
• Clean and sanitize production lines and equipment.
• Complete SSOP documentation after tasks.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment for cleaning and testing.
• Communicate sanitation and maintenance findings to the sanitation lead.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Safety awareness

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

None

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Las Vegas, Nevada is known for its vibrant, inclusive city that offers amenities unlike anywhere else. From cultural offerings and concerts to festivals.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sanitation Tech is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas and processing equipment in a safe efficient manner. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

• Follow all Personal and Food Safety precautions: Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, follow Plant Color Code for Buckets, Brushes, etc.
• Prepare and mix chemicals according to SSOP directions and test for accuracy using titration method.
• Be able to use chemicals in a safe manner.
• Required to participate in training by chemical supply company.
• Participate in all plant wide training classes.
• Reviews sanitation log book for any communications related to the nightly cleaning of equipment and passing / non-passing of ATP swabs. Communicates with sanitation lead for any of these issues.
• Be able to operate CIP and COP cleaning equipment.
• Assist other employees as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Dismantle, protect as needed, and clean packaging and processing lines and equipment according to SSOP and master sanitation schedule.
• Completely fill out and initial SSOP documentation upon completion of task.
• Reassemble and test run equipment after cleaning in preparation for the next shift’s production.
• Perform sanitation inspection on processing lines/equipment.
• Communicate with sanitation lead regarding finding of any sanitation, or maintenance issues.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adhere to all safety polices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: None.
• Experience: Sanitation Experience preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Licenses, Certificates, Registrations: Food Handler’s Permit, Clark County Health Department. Forklift Training-Preferred.

The pay range for this position is $15.81 to $17.60 per hour.