Sanitation Technician (Crew B) Grand Forks

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a sanitation associate for the GF Plant in Grand Forks, ND, to maintain sanitary conditions on surfaces and equipment in a food processing environment. This role requires adherence to safety rules and SOPs, and involvement in chemical handling and cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities include keeping records of chemical use, operating cleaning equipment, and supporting training to uphold sanitation standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
• Must understand and apply basic math skills.
• Must work in confined spaces.
• Must distinguish colors.
• Must work in extreme environments: loud, hot, cold, wet."
• Must wear appropriate PPE when handling hazardous chemicals.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate valves, hoses, and heavy objects.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 450 lbs.
• Must climb stairs and ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food surfaces and processing areas in sanitary condition.
• Record chemical usage in Chemical Log.
• Transport chemicals safely to and from chemical room.
• Perform regular cleaning duties.
• Monitor foaming and sanitizing solution in central tank.
• Support training to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
• Maintain OSHA forklift certificates.
• Participate in training activities to enhance skills.
• Comply with company policies and interface with team members.

Skills

Safety compliance

Math skills

Physical stamina

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job is responsible for keeping food surfaces and processing equipment and assigned work area in a food quality sanitary condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and procedures (including Standard Operating Procedures), and policies.
• Ensures that chemical usage is recorded on the Chemical Log.
• Transports chemicals by hand cart to and from the chemical room in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures that cleaning duties are completed on a regular basis.
• Ensures periodic testing and documentation of foaming and sanitizing solution in central foaming tank.
• Ensures the ability to assist with training in order to ensure the proper training of sanitation.
• Ensures the completion and maintenance of OSHA fork lift truck certificates.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Ensures self-compliance with company policies.
• Ensures that the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Must be able to understand and apply basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: noise, hot, cold, wet and slick floors.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE (full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles-depending on location).
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands (turn valves, use high pressure hoses, carry buckets filled with water and chemicals).
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push / pull force needed to push / pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs. using a rolling device.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters, at heights and climb stairs and ladders

Location(s):GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country:United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.