Sanitation Technician: Food Safety & Production Cleanliness

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. in the United States seeks a reliable Sanitation Worker to clean production areas, facilities and equipment while maintaining sanitation logs and complying with HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA and customer requirements.

The role requires reading safety data sheets in English, basic math, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 50 lbs. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or 3–6 months related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present them to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Basic mathematical skills and understanding of algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Follow safety precautions to use chemical and electrical equipment
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, windows, ceiling, equipment, supplies, and production parts
• Properly, accurately, and timely complete all sanitation documentation
• Able to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS) written in English
• Incorporating special or rotational cleaning duties into their daily schedules, for specialized cleaning or sanitation processes that might not occur daily
• Ability to operate gas, air, and electrical equipment, such as floor scrubbers, power washers, foamers, foggers, etc.
• Work with basic hand and electrical tools
• Flexibility in scheduled cleaning events due to production demands
• Ability to work with variety of chemicals and personal protective gear (PPE)
• Capable of cleaning specific pieces of equipment and able to run CIP for pasteurization equipment
• Empty wastebaskets and transport them to disposal area
• Understand and accept to carry out production quality, food safety and chemical awareness
• Keep working equipment and tools clean and organized; Manage Cleaning Log daily
• Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
• Perform duties according to SOP and SSOP that meet HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements
• Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Reading & writing reports

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical basics

Education

High School Diploma

Related experience (3-6 months)

Tools

Manufacturing Software

Inventory Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Lifeway Foods, Inc. in the United States seeks a reliable Sanitation Worker to clean production areas, facilities and equipment while maintaining sanitation logs and complying with HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA and customer requirements.

The role requires reading safety data sheets in English, basic math, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 50 lbs. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.