SANITATION TECHNICIAN I

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company•Atwater, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment. Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients. Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Requirements

Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products, and plant quality standards.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
Possesses an interest in and an aptitude of mechanics.
Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper equipment sanitation and efficient shutdown and start-ups through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment designs.
Work with chemical provider to manage chemical inventory and needs.
Establish a culture of continuous improvement, foster a sense of team responsibility for achieving goals and supporting plants metrics.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning
Maintain sanitation logs and documentation accurately
Follow the food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and SQF regulations.
Comply with GMP’s in the plant.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standard of conduct.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.