Sanitation Technician - Forklift

Classic Salads•Yuma, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is an employee in the sanitation department responsible for learning and practicing cleaning and sanitation methods at Classic Salads. This role also involves assisting the production department as needed and adhering to all OSHA forklift guidelines. The technician will be required to follow all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies and complete standard sanitation procedures.

Requirements

Forklift license required.
Able to follow simple instructions.
Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Able to work under pressure and time requirements.
Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34-36 °F).

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies.
Complete Classic Salads Standard Sanitation Procedures.
Clean areas inside/outside exposed product rooms that are away from product contact surfaces (walls, floors, drains, etc.) without direct supervision.
Perform all work and assigned tasks according to company SSOP and master sanitation.
Clean food contact surfaces (belts, shakers, wash tanks, elevators, scales, etc), areas immediately adjacent to food contact surfaces, and areas directly over food contact surfaces with direct supervision.
Operate chemical dispensing equipment, sanitation equipment, machinery controls, and various tools.
Clean around outside company grounds (parking lots, back of plant, walls, etc.).
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron etc.
Use a pallet jack manually occasionally.
Report all injuries and incidents big or small to supervisor/manager.
Use basic math and organization skills daily.
Be conscious to reduce material spoilage.
Follow all OSHA requirements for lift trucks.
Complete a forklift inspection before use daily.
Follow adequate procedure to charge forklifts.