Sanitation Technician 2nd Shift

Fresh Express•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the plant to meet regulatory and company requirements. The work takes place in a fast-paced, wet, cold environment of 34–36 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment and areas cleaned include conveyor belts, dryer barrels, water shakers, other metal equipment, floors, walls, drains, and traps. The technician uses a foamer and pressure washer, hand-scrubs equipment and walls as needed, removes garbage, and keeps sanitation equipment and supplies neat and orderly in the chemical cage. Hazardous chemicals and materials must be handled cautiously and according to instructions. The sanitation process includes blowing excess product off equipment, pre-rinsing, foaming, post-rinsing, and sanitizing. These tasks are performed sequentially in accordance with written sanitation procedures. The technician also maintains drains and traps according to the cleaning schedule and works to minimize standing water, while taking a proactive approach to cleaning and sanitation problems.

Requirements

Must be physically capable of lifting and pushing.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to identify and properly use hazardous chemicals and materials in the facility, as trained.
Basic mechanical skills are required to dismantle production equipment and operate cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Must be able to make decisions and think independently.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

Clean the plant to satisfy regulatory and company sanitation requirements.
Clean equipment, including conveyor belts, dryer barrels, water shakers, and other metal equipment.
Operate a foamer and pressure washer; sweep floors; shovel and remove garbage.
Hand-scrub equipment and walls as required.
Clean and sanitize drains and traps according to the cleaning schedule, and minimize standing water.
Keep sanitation equipment and supplies neat and orderly in the chemical cage.
Use hazardous chemicals and materials cautiously and follow instructions before and during use.
Perform the sequential cleaning process: air-blow excess product, pre-rinse equipment, foam equipment, post-rinse, and sanitize.
Follow written sanitation procedures and proactively address cleaning and sanitizing problems.
Dismantle production equipment as needed for cleaning.