Sanitation Technician (Days) Grand Forks GF

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Sanitation Technician to keep food surfaces and processing areas in a sanitary condition. The role emphasizes safe work practices, chemical handling, and teamwork within a food processing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in noisy, hot, cold, wet, and confined spaces with appropriate PPE. Training and OSHA certifications are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
• Must understand and apply basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must work in confined spaces and distinguish colors.
• Must work in extreme environments: noise, hot, cold, wet and slick floors.
• Must wear appropriate PPE (full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles).
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must handle up to 450 lb barrels with rolling device.

Responsibilities

• Maintains food surfaces and processing equipment in sanitary condition.
• Follows safe work practices and SOPs and company policies.
• Transports chemicals safely to and from chemical room.
• Performs and documents chemical usage in the Chemical Log.
• Completes regular cleaning duties.
• Records foaming and sanitizing solution tests in central tank.
• Aids in training sanitation staff as needed.
• Maintains OSHA forklift certificates.
• Participates in training and applies new skills.
• Interfaces with team and support groups in a collaborative manner.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Sanitation Technician (Days) Grand Forks GF

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

Job Requisition ID:26698

Travel Required:

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.