Sanitation Technician

Alphia • Woodland, WA

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About The Position

Objective of the position: Sanitation associates are responsible for housekeeping, pest control, wet cleaning and sanitation of equipment in the plant adhering to strict Food Safety and Quality requirements. Welcome to Alphia Careers! Hi there! We are Alphia, a leading pet food manufacturer dedicated to providing safe, high-quality food to feed more pets. Our team is committed to ensuring that we consistently provide the highest level of quality and service for our customers. We believe pets are the heart of all families, and we are dedicated to nourish and protect them. Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multi-task; not easily distracted by interruptions.
• Sunday 5 AM – 12 PM, Monday through Friday 6 AM – 3 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Sanitation in Manufacturing environments preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitizer stations for hands and footwear
• Stock shoe covers, hair nets, beard nets and ear plugs throughout the plant
• Safely handle and dispense cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and sanitize floors and stairs
• Clean and sanitize equipment, forklifts and tanks
• Operate the floor scrubber
• Learn and report signs of insects or rodents
• Perform overhead cleaning of piping and equipment
• May drive forklift or use pallet jack to moved pallets
• May lock out and tag out equipment
• Follow work instructions and SSOPs
• General housekeeping duties, such as emptying the trash, mopping, etc.
• Perform environmental sampling (Environmental Residue Swabbing) and recording in QA Manager System.
• Various other duties as assigned by Sanitation Supervisor.
• Follow company cGMP program
• Report any food safety issues to the FS/QA Manager or other Company Official
• Perform company Sanitation Procedures
• Report Quality issues to FS/QA Manager or other company official
• Follow company safety protocols and procedures.
• Report any identified safety risks to safety committee member or management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees