Sanitation Technician

Shamrock Foods Company•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the production and warehouse 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. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Requirements

1+ years of previous industrial cleaning experience.
Perform work standing 90% of the time with frequent bending and lifting
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations
Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties, read and write
Must have the ability to read, write, and understand policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards.
Capable of working in a fast paced environment.
Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred
Prior experience working in manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize filling equipment, tanks, lines, and other processing equipment using cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
Clean and sanitize walls, ceilings and floors while utilizing cleaning chemicals and sanitizers as directed or required.
Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, including lock out tag out, and report any deficiencies
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Perform start-up, safety, quality, production and equipment checks and document results throughout the work day
Perform sanitary equipment maintenance as per the preventative maintenance schedule or when directed by the supervisor
Restock and replenish supplies as appropriate. Maintain sanitation logs.
Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned.
Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Other duties as assigned