Sanitation Technician

QualiTech; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiTech is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain an audit-ready facility in Indiana. You will follow SSOPs, the Master Sanitation Schedule, and clean production equipment to meet food safety standards.

You will accurately maintain cleaning records and ensure all utensils, equipment, and areas are clean and safe. The role includes rotating shifts (40 hours weekly, 4-day weekends once a month), weekend rotation, and potential overtime while adhering to GMP and safety procedures and

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Leadership Qualities / Works Independently / Self-Managed / Accountable and Responsible.
• Communicate Effectively with Co-workers.
• Read and Understand all Production Documents and SSOPs in English.
• Mechanically Inclined.
• Knowledge of Windows Software (Excel, Word, etc).
• Knowledge of Kleanz Software preferred.
• Forklift experience.
• Boom and Scissor lift experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to make sure that all equipment and areas are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Maintain the facility that is audit ready in a manner that meets all food safety requirements.
• Clean production equipment following established SSOPs.
• Accurately and legibly maintain cleaning records.
• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Empty all trash and cardboard containers and dispose of properly.
• Maintain the facilities outside grounds for cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership Qualities

Communicate Effectively

Read SSOPs in English

Mechanically Inclined

Windows Software (Excel, Word)

Forklift experience

Boom and Scissor lift experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kleanz Software

Job description

The Sanitation Technician position is responsible for maintaining the facility following written Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s) for production to run product that meets all food safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to make sure that all equipment and areas are cleaned on a regular basis
• Maintain the facility that is audit ready in a manner that meets all food safety requirements
• Clean production equipment following established SSOP’s
• Accurately and legibly maintain cleaning records
• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Empty all trash and cardboard containers and dispose of properly
• Maintain the facilities outside grounds for cleanliness

Follow All

• Company Policies
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees
• Fire Extinguisher Inspections
• Pest Control Inspections
• Snow and ice removal on sidewalks (seasonal)
• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to management

Other

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used

• Safety Glasses
• Uniforms, Safety Shoes for Wet Environment are provided
• Lockout/Tag out
• Basic use of Hand Tools
• Cleaning Chemicals and Foaming Equipment
• Water Hose (Working in a wet environment)
• Pressure Washer

Hours

• Weekly shift rotation / 2 consecutive days off per week / 40 hour week / 4 day weekend once a month / Work 20 days a month off 10 days
• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
• Weekends are required on the rotation
• Overtime may be required
• Flexible schedule for holidays

Ellison Core Competencies

• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships
• Develops Others

Skills / Work Experience Needed

• Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Leadership Qualities / Works Independently / Self-Managed / Accountable and Responsible
• Communicate Effectively with Co-workers
• Read and Understand all Production Documents and SSOP’s in English
• Mechanically Inclined
• Knowledge of Windows Software (Excel, Word, etc)
• Knowledge of Kleanz Software preferred
• Forklift experience
• Boom and Scissor lift experience

Job Title

Sanitation Technician

Work Environment

• Production area can vary in temperature either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months
• Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet
• Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary
• Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job.
• The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Job Requirements

• Travel on company business
• Not requiredOccasionallyFrequentlyRegularly
• Sit
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Work at computer
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Stand
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Walk
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Stoop, crouch or kneel
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Reach with hands and arms
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Climb or balance
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Not requiredFrequently required
• Occasionally requiredRegularly required
• Lift Weights or Exert Force (check frequency and pounds)
• Not required ………………………….up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs
• Occasionally …………………………..up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs
• Frequently ………………………….…up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs
• Regularly …………….………….….....up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs
• Level of noise typical for the work environment of this job
• Quiet (little to no noise level)
• Moderate (example:business office with computers and printers, regular office conversation, reception area, etc)
• Loud (example: plant environment with equipment, fork lift trucks, etc)