Bottling Sanitation - Grade 5 - 3rd Shift

KIKKOMAN FOODS INC•Town of Walworth, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the manager, the sanitation technician is responsible for all aspects of sanitation with the various pieces of equipment as well as other general housekeeping practices. This role is critical in maintaining a clean and food safe environment where product can be processed.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate
Highly detail oriented
Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanics
Frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
Frequently required to reach above shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop or kneel
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds usually from floor to waist level, and able to lift 25 pounds repetitively at or above shoulder height
Ability to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of time
Kikkoman expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors; maintaining a positive work atmosphere
The requirements listed above must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Preparation for sanitation
Donning designated PPE for employee protection during sanitation
Equipment disassembly for access to areas requiring sanitation
Chemical foaming applicator and sprayer preparations and settings
Arrangement of all items to be used for the sanitation tasks in advance to assure efficient and effective work is done
Deep cleaning sanitation of filling equipment, using designated chemicals at correct dilutions. Involves the use of both automated metering devices, and manual mixing of chemical solutions. Involves the correct application of the chemicals to the correct locations following the designated dwell time on the equipment.
Proper rinsing/drying of equipment after sanitation
Performs swabbing of surfaces for verification of sanitation effectiveness, using methods that assure accurate, unadulterated samples are obtained
Post deep cleaning sanitation
Reassembly of machine components to prepare for filler product sanitation and production
Filler product sanitation utilizing 180ºF water directed from a hot water generator to the proper filler in a safe manner
Recharge of fillers after product sanitation with the correct sauce for production
Collection of product samples after filler product sanitation
General Sanitation Cleaning of ceilings, walls, windows, floors, and drains using chemicals designated for each use
Cleaning of sinks using chemicals designated for them
All activities performed by the sanitation worker must be accurately recorded on appropriate KFI documents.
Comply with all departmental & company-wide food safety policies & procedures.
Effective communication with co-workers to assure safe, efficient team work.
Reporting of any non-conformances to department supervision as they occur.
Responsible to report actual or potential food safety concerns to upper management.