Sanitation Technician - Food Plant CIP & Changeovers

Tropicale Foods, LLC; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropicale Foods, LLC in California is seeking a Sanitation Technician responsible for machine sanitation, changeovers, and plant sanitation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will perform CIP cycles, disassemble/reassemble lines, clean equipment and facilities, maintain records, and work closely with maintenance and production teams.

This role requires English proficiency and willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Competency in English; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and basic math abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Previous sanitation experience.
• Previous food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ALL plant CIP’s (72hr CIP, End of Week CIP, Allergen Change Over, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with company protocol.
• Coordinate with maintenance and line operators for dismantling of production lines and equipment in preparation for cleaning.
• Disassemble and reassemble production line and equipment as necessary for cleaning.
• Clean the floors keeping them free of debris, and thoroughly rinsed.
• Clean air lines and hoses that feed the lines.
• Remove and replace equipment as needed to accommodate production set-up requirements.
• Sanitize production equipment in preparation for maintenance and production set up crews.
• Clean and sanitize all pieces of equipment.
• Clean the chemical room, process floor, dry goods area, restrooms, and other work areas.
• Clean wash buckets trash cans, handrails, and other equipment.
• Oversees the removal of production waste (garbage and render).
• Responsible to maintain good records including down time.
• Understand the mechanics of the packaging equipment.
• Keep area clean, follow GMP's and comply with all safety regulations.
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments.
• Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
• Must be able to use good judgment in the event of the absence of Production supervisor or Production Manager.
• Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including PPE’s.
• Ensures all areas are kept clean, at all times.
• Attends all company training sessions; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English

Bilingual EN/ES

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Communication

Troubleshooting

Overtime availability

Sanitation experience

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Tropicale Foods, LLC in California is seeking a Sanitation Technician responsible for machine sanitation, changeovers, and plant sanitation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will perform CIP cycles, disassemble/reassemble lines, clean equipment and facilities, maintain records, and work closely with maintenance and production teams.

This role requires English proficiency and willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift with overtime as needed.