Snyder's-Lance-posted 9 months ago
Full-time
Charlotte, NC
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.

  • Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
  • Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
  • Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
  • Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
  • Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment.
  • Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.
  • Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
  • Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
  • Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned.
  • Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.
  • Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
  • Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
  • Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
  • Removes product debris to trash.
  • Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained.
  • Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
  • Collects recyclables and load into proper trailers.
  • Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.
  • May input chemical concentrates in to excel.
  • May Create/Update Standard Operating Procedures.
  • May perform other duties as required.
  • Mandatory overtime may be required.
  • High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Average Mathematical Skills.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standard cleaning procedures.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, allergens and pest control required.
  • Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in matters of food safety required.
  • Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment.
  • SQF Certification a plus.
  • Understanding of the basic functions of all production equipment including Mixers, Wire Cuts, Wrappers, and Conveyors required to complete sanitation procedures.
  • Skills and/or ability to gain knowledge of proper sanitary design for equipment (preferred).
  • Competitive health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
  • Dental benefits.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Wellness benefits.
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