Sanitation Technician 1st Shift

Fresh Express, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced plant environment in Texas.

Responsibilities include operating foamier and pressure washer, cleaning conveyors, walls, drains and equipment, and following sanitation procedures to minimize standing water. Candidates should be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, reading and writing in English, and able to work independently in a cold, wet environment.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable to lift, push and stand for long periods.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to make decisions and think independently.

Responsibilities

• Air blow excess product.
• Pre-rinse equipment.
• Foam equipment handling.
• Post rinse and sanitation.
• Sanitize surfaces and equipment as scheduled.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

English literacy

Independent decision making

Job description

The Sanitation Technician will work in a fast-paced, wet, cold environment of 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for assuring that the plant is appropriately cleaned to satisfy regulatory and company requirements (overall sanitation of the plant), including but not limiting to conveyor belts, dryer barrels, water shaker, and other metal equipment. The Sanitation Technician operates foamier and pressure washer, sweeps floors, shoveling garbage into garbage cans, and removing garbage. The Sanitation Technician also hand-scrubs equipment and walls as required. He/she cleans drains and traps, sanitizes drains according to cleaning schedule and assures that standing water is minimized. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining sanitary equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner in chemical cage. Use chemical and hazardous materials with caution and always follow instructions before and during use.

The following tasks will be performed and followed:

Air blow excess product

Pre-rinse equipment

Foam equipment

Post rinse

Sanitize

With these tasks performed sequentially, employee follows all written sanitation procedures and develops a proactive approach to solving problems related to cleaning and sanitizing.

Minimum skills requirement :

Must be physically capable as it requires lifting, pushing. He/she

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Identify and properly use (when required) hazardous chemical and material in house as trained. Basic mechanical skills are required to dismantle production equipment and operate cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

Must have the ability to make decisions and think independently.

Minimum experience and testing requirement:

Experience working in a cold environment is a plus. No test is required.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate English.

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.