Sanitation/Facility Technician

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Job description

Description:

Job Purpose Summary:

• This position is responsible for all activities related to Janitorial (offices, bathroom, lunchroom, warehouse, and outside grounds), minor repairs, and the sanitation of equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow proper Work Instruction procedures for Sanitation and Chemical handling.
• Daily sanitary maintenance of office area, including but not limited to restrooms, laboratory, and break rooms.
• Daily upkeep of Master Cleaning Schedule and completion of required documentation.
• Perform basic repairs such as but not limited to caulking, painting, and power washing.
• Report findings related to Food Safety and Food Quality
• Coordinate with Supervisor and plant management to clean designated areas
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure that all areas are maintained clean at all times.
• Perform sanitation on equipment as required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of facility grounds
• Operator Powered Industrial Vehicles, including but not limited to Forklifts, Scissors lifts, and Telescopic boom lifts.
• Follow GMP and other quality processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Education and Experience:

• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment
• Previous food industry experience is preferred

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to communicate and understand expectations for the role
• Ability to work independently
• Recordkeeping/documentation skills
• A basic understanding of documentation needed for the process

Nonessential Qualifications:

• Ability to speak and write English at a basic level

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

• Forklifts and other manufacturing equipment for the receiving, movement, and management of materials and granular sugar in totes or bags if needed
• Office machinery including calculators, computers, printers, copiers, etc.

Working Environment / Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results.
• Requires lifting up to 75+ pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals, and solvents.

Work Environment:

• The work environment can be hot, humid, dusty, or cold depending on the time of year. Employees may be required to work in or outside of the building depending on the needs of the role.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and conditions.
• Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
• Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to do basic math calculations as required.

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