Sanitation Technician – Food Plant, Growth & Benefits

Gorton; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorton’s facility in Indiana is seeking a full-time sanitation technician to execute the master cleaning schedule and clean manufacturing equipment per MSS/SSOPs. You will cover fryers, MW room, pack areas, cutters, freezers, and related spaces, ensuring waste is disposed of properly and safety protocols are followed.

Ideal candidates will have chemical handling training, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Complete chemical handling and safety training.
• Follow Gorton’s SSOPs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrates sound judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrate proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures as it applies to the equipment you are cleaning
• Ability to engage and collaborate positively with all levels and departments.
• Understanding standards and measurements.
• Math and computer skills.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (after a training period) – if required by your role
• Lift up to 60 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time up to 10 hours
• Abide by company GMP and PPE policies

Responsibilities

• Complete sanitation activities to a master cleaning list on a weekly schedule.
• Effectively clean manufacturing equipment based on MSS utilizing SSOPs: Fryer area, MW room, Pack area, Cutters, Freezers, Batter and breader equipment, Utensils, Totes and waste receptacles, Drains and Outside area.
• Clean overheads, water hoses, ladders, fire extinguishers and other misc items.
• Operate tanker, refuse and waste dock tasks and maintain proper waste disposal.
• Operate scissor lifts and forklifts after certification.
• Work at heights and maintain safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Chemical handling

SSOP compliance

English communication

Lockout/Tagout

Team collaboration

Math & computer skills

Reliability

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Gorton’s facility in Indiana is seeking a full-time sanitation technician to execute the master cleaning schedule and clean manufacturing equipment per MSS/SSOPs. You will cover fryers, MW room, pack areas, cutters, freezers, and related spaces, ensuring waste is disposed of properly and safety protocols are followed.

Ideal candidates will have chemical handling training, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.