Sanitation Tech

ABM•Avon, NY

About The Position

The Sanitation Tech performs sanitation services at large food manufacturing facilities. The role uses wet and dry cleaning methods to clean production lines, silos, shipping areas, and other facility spaces, including manufacturing equipment, machinery, offices, canteens, and bathrooms. The position is suitable for someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education; on-the-job training is provided. The listed pay is $20.66–$21.81 per hour. The schedule starts with a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for one month, followed by a night shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The schedule may change periodically throughout the week. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
No high school diploma, GED, or college degree is required.
Must follow food safety, safety, Lockout/Tagout, and applicable confined-space procedures.
Must be able to work in wet, humid, hot, and cold conditions and at all heights within the facility.
Must be able to learn and work with industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and floor scrubbers.
Must have a flexible schedule; the schedule may change periodically throughout the week.

Nice To Haves

Prior food plant sanitation or related experience, preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
One year of similar work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks assigned under the ABM Sanitation Program.
Follow all food safety and safety guidelines.
Disassemble, clean and sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
Clean equipment areas or assigned periodic work safely and accurately.
Sweep, mop, and maintain offices, restrooms, lunchrooms, and exterior areas.
Follow and maintain the sanitation program using a Master Cleaning Schedule and ensure procedures are implemented accurately.
Work with leadership to maintain plant procedures and operating guidelines that ensure compliance with food laws and labeling requirements.
Use appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for food-processing equipment and plant facilities.
Perform daily self-inspections to monitor sanitation issues involving equipment.
Inspect work before it is checked by a lead.
Follow the Lockout/Tagout safety program.
Help train new employees and employees changing job classifications.
Report equipment problems to leadership or a supervisor immediately.
Communicate safety and health matters and promote safety in operations.
Follow general and job-specific safe work procedures and plan and perform assignments without creating hazards for oneself or others.
Work in confined spaces when applicable, following confined-space protocols.
Work in wet, humid, hot, and cold conditions, and at all heights within the facility.
Learn and operate industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and floor scrubbers.
Report to work on time, ready to work, and complete scheduled hours.