Sanitation Technician

Land O'Lakes•Hicksville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is required to work in an environment that is wet, very humid and undergoes extreme temperature changes, from very hot to very cold. Due to the changing environment, a worker must constantly be aware of the effects of these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation process. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer. To become a successful member of the Sanitation department, a person must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to get "dirty." This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

Requirements

18 years or older
6+ months of industrial manufacturing experience
Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.
Ability to work with Corrosive Chemicals.
Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in noisy environments.
Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use enterprise software as well as custom sanitation programs
Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
Understand operating principles of food processing equipment
Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Complete the sanitation process using chemicals around large processing equipment.
Work as a team with other members of the crew under stressful conditions.
Perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines.
Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
Demonstrates active participation in solutions and continually finds ways to improve processes.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
Understand operating principles of food processing equipment.
Perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Other duties, as assigned