Sanitation Technician. 1st. Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to ensure a clean and safe production environment. This role involves performing various cleaning tasks, maintaining compliance with sanitation guidelines, and ensuring the safety of the plant operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in sanitation, along with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team. Join a company that values growth opportunities and offers excellent benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of sanitation or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning procedures as per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Complete work orders and logs accurately and timely.

Skills

Knowledge of plant operations

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a

Sanitation Technician 1st shift position!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

Tuesday thru Saturday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Guarantee proper sanitizing of production area and equipment. Maintain a safe, quality, and sanitary plant operation while adhering to all sanitation guidelines and following all established procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas and equipment sanitary and clean.
2. Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, equipment ledges, etc.
3. Complete work orders and logs accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them.
5. Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE) used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment.
6. Complete special cleaning projects.
7. Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
8. Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
9. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. 1 to 3 years of sanitation or related experience.
3. Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of plant operations.
2. Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories.
3. Able to effectively work in a team environment.
4. Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
5. Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
6. Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems.
7. Able to perform tasks and duties under general supervision.
8. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
9. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer