SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Packaged Produce Solutions LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaged Produce Solutions LLC in Texas is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean and safe production plant, including machinery and surrounding areas, in a refrigerated and hot environment.

You will perform daily sanitation activities, ensure food safety and defense, follow GMP/HACCP, manage cleaning chemicals, and communicate with Food Safety/QA and Production teams. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in food sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, FDA and OSHA requirements.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sanitation activities within the processing plant and surrounding areas.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the manufacturing plant.
• Implement GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness, food safety and pest control.
• Promote a safe work environment by applying the sanitation program and safety best practices.
• Assist in maintaining cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Communicate with Food Safety/QA and Production teams daily.
• Complete sanitation records, monitoring programs and required forms.
• Perform related duties as needed and support continuous improvement with a positive team spirit.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The job responsibilities of the Sanitation Technician are to maintain a clean and safe work environment within the production plant which includes the machinery and equipment as well as the surrounding areas of the facility.Due to the environmental range, temperatures range from 34°F while inside the plant to over 100°F while outdoors or dry storage.

• Perform daily sanitation activities within the processing plant as well as outside, surrounding the processing plant.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the manufacturing plant.
• Implement all GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness, food safety and pest control.
• Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program, keeping safety a priority throughout all day-to-day functions.
• Assist in maintaining the supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Daily communication and interaction with Food Safety/QA team and Production team.
• Complete all required sanitation records, monitoring programs and forms as required.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Proactively support our continuous improvement process; participate with a positive team spirit

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years or more of work in sanitation involving food manufacturing
• Must understand the various sanitation chemicals and physical cleaning skills to meet HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements
• Basic understanding of inventory methods
• Eager to take responsibility for results while reliably showing good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills;Bilingual is a plus
• Must be reliable, able to work independently and work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and multiple deadlines.
• This is a physically demanding position that requires heavy lifting up to 30 pounds as needed, involves repetitive motions and standing for the entire shift.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday; flexible schedule may include some weekends, off-shifts, and holidays.
  • 2 Openings for Day shift positions: pay rate is $16.00 per hour
• Food Manufacturing Plant
• Work area temperatures may vary by activity; primary work is within a refrigerated, cold environment
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.