Sanitation Technician

Mount Franklin Foods; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Franklin Foods in El Paso, TX is seeking an entry-level Sanitation Associate to clean and sanitize production machinery, floors, drains, and areas in contact with food after daily production.

You will work in a wet, cold/hot environment, follow the Master Sanitation Schedule, wear PPE, and ensure GMPs and food safety standards are strictly followed within the allotted time. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work third shift in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines.
• Be able to read at a basic level.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to stay on your feet for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production machinery and floors after production shutdown.
• Ensure all areas in contact with food are deep cleaned and sanitized.
• Follow GMPs and food safety systems and report unsafe conditions.
• Wear PPE and adhere to safety policies at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of drains, walls, and ceilings in assigned area.
• Support sanitation supervisor and operations as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading at basic level

Basic math skills

Ability to stay on your feet

Teamwork

Tools

Steel-toe boots

Safety glasses

Gloves

Bump cap

Hairnet

Smock

Beard net

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Azar - El Paso, TX 79912, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Job Shift: Graveyard, Job Category: Manufacturing, Summary of Job

Working in a wet, cold/hot, and fast-paced environment, cleaning equipment drains, floors and machines

General Description:

Under close supervision & coordination, cleans and sanitizes production machinery, and floors after daily production shut-down and ensures all areas in contact with food have been deep cleaned and sanitized in the short time given.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Area:

Roasting area and packaging area, all machines, floors, drains, ceiling, and walls

Equipment and Work Tools:

• Steel-toe/anti-slip rubber boots
• rubber gloves
• safety glasses
• bump cap
• hairnet
• smock
• beard net

Main Functions (Responsibilities):

Security:

• Complies and enforces all safety rules regarding personal safety
• Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practices to his/her immediate supervisor
• Complies and enforces the company’s food safety, food quality and food defense systems
• Complies with all safety, health, and environmental company’s policies and procedures
• Reports any work-related injury to immediate supervisor and Lead
• Carries proper employee identification when on company premises
• Vehicle will always show parking permit when on company premises
• Rubber safety boots will always be worn while working
• All PPE will be used while at work

Quality:

• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.
• Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job

Production:

• Machinery, tools, & floor should be in safe conditions to run production at the time scheduled

Order & Cleanliness:

• Washes and sanitizes equipment according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and machine verification list
• Handles food utensils, scales, equipment, and surfaces according to establishes guidelines
• Covers all machinery, utensils, scales, and tables with plastic to avoid contamination after cleaning and sanitizing have been completed
• Dispose of all waste in proper containers and report quantities to Team Lead so it can be documented properly
• Wash all floors and sanitize all drains
• Cleans plant areas in accordance with MSS

General Functions:

• Notifies Sanitation Supervisor or Supervisor on shift concerning needs for major repairs for lighting, heating, and ventilating system.
• Reading chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals they will be using

Education and Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines
• Be able to read at a basic level
• Basic math skills
• Ability to stay on your feet for prolonged periods of time

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• High attention to detail
• Need to be able to work at a fast pace
• Fast learner

Core Competencies

• Must be reliable
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have high work standards
• Must be able to withstand high stress levels

Technical Skills

Skills

• Endure long hours standing
• Be able to work in wet, cold, hot environments

Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience cleaning equipment, utensils, packaging machines. (Preferred)
• Prior experience working 3rd shift. (Preferred)
• Be able to read and write at a basic level
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to maintain attention to details