Sanitation Technician

Okanagan Specialty Fruits•Moses Lake, WA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, LLC. (OSF) is seeking a Sanitation Technician for its Moses Lake apple processing facility. This position is a mid/swing/night shift and is responsible for completing daily sanitizing of the facility and machinery according to food safety regulations to minimize potential food safety risks.

Requirements

Demonstrate the highest ethical standards, reliability and trustworthiness
Working Independently or collaboratively
Self-sufficient and responsible for accuracy and completeness.
Physically fit as this position requires a lot of movement consistently for 6-8 hours ~ bending, twisting, kneeling, scrubbing, climbing & reaching...
Capable of working extended hours in cold (refrigerated temperatures) and wet environments.
The ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
The ability to recognize and comply with hygiene factors according to set procedures.
The ability to complete all required quality and food safety training within a set timeframe.
The ability to remain positive and adapt to change
The ability to work with and around industrial cleaning chemicals on a daily basis
High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
2+ years’ experience in a food processing sanitation position is desired.
Must have the ability meet the requirements of a flexible work schedule of 32-40 hours a week, that could include earlier or later start times, weekends, holidays and required OT.
The ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
The ability to stand, walk, reach, and move for long periods of time.
The ability to stand, walk, ascend, and descend stairs.
The ability to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from very hot to very cold, wet/damp.
Exposure to loud noises.
Mandatory use of safety equipment and PPE may include but will not be limited to protective clothing, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in a RTE food manufacturing environment is a plus.
Familiarity with Global Harmonized System/SDS Preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for scrubbing, cleaning, and sanitizing of all processing machinery and facility daily after production runs.
Responsible for ensuring that all areas (Sizing/Grading, Slice rooms, Packaging, etc.) of the site are maintained at high sanitation levels.
Strictly Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Policies
Perform strength analysis on soaps and sanitizers used in the sanitation process.
Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks as required by company’s policies and procedures.
Support Plant Quality and Safety Programs
Support and promote a strong Food Safety Culture
Participate in, improve, and maintain Food Safety & Sanitation activities at the site.
Ensure all scheduled cleaning processes are completed correctly, legibly and in a timely manner.
Validate sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection, swab performance (ATP, Microbial, Allergen), and chemical concentrations for program compliance.
Be willing and able to cross-train on all sanitation responsibilities.
Ensure sanitation chemicals, supplies, and tools are stocked and available.
Assist in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule to ensure that it is always in an “audit ready” state.
Report any repairs necessary to the facility to your Supervisor immediately upon finding.
Recommend improvements to the Sanitation Program, Environmental Program, Pest Control Program, and programs as appropriate.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor or Manager in their absence.