Sanitation Tech

Alphia • Pittsburgh, PA

83d

About The Position

Perform sanitation tasks from the Master Sanitation Checklist. Tasks include cleaning inside equipment and at heights, and require use of chemicals, tools, and equipment requiring specific and specialized training. Perform daily cleaning tasks as assigned by operations. Keep the plant in a condition that maintains a standard approved by Alphia and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED preferred.
• Food Safety, sanitation and/or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in written form, and via radio.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to obtain Alpha Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• Ability to obtain Alpha Forklift certification.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks from Master Sanitation Checklist assigned to the plant Food Safety Team.
• Clean inside dryers, bucket elevators, and coating and cooling equipment.
• Use and operate standard cleaning equipment such as vacuums, brooms, scrapers, and brushes.
• Operate semi-complex to complex cleaning and sanitization equipment including Hotsy, steam hoses, foaming equipment, floor scrubber, ColdJet.
• Safely prepare and use industrial strength cleaning and sanitization chemicals.
• Inspect for, recognize, report and correct conditions or presence of stored product pests.
• Monitor production cleaning equipment for repair or replacement.
• Perform minor maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.
• Safely operate forklift and skid loader to accomplish sanitation tasks.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and completely.
• Acknowledge and adhere to microbial control measures.
• Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.
• Follow good cleaning practices to prevent secondary microbial contamination.
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s).
• Participate in full-facility and equipment clean-up as directed.
• Perform housekeeping/janitorial tasks in plant when needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow established procedures to ensure safe, quality food production.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED